LL Cool J: The 1980s | Decade in Review (1984–1989) | Full Documentary

Relive LL COOL J’s groundbreaking rise throughout the 1980s. This full-length decade retrospective takes you back to the era that introduced the world to one of hip-hop’s most recognizable stars — following LL COOL J from his early breakthrough in 1984 through the end of the decade. Revisit the releases of Radio (1985), Bigger and Deffer (1987), and Walking with a Panther (1989), along with the songs, performances, interviews and promotional moments that helped define each era. The retrospective also looks back at LL’s expanding presence beyond music, including memorable television, film, radio and commercial appearances throughout the 1980s. Revisit moments from projects including Krush Groove and Wildcats, along with classic interviews, live performances, television appearances, commercials, radio appearances and other archival footage from the decade. From the Kangol hats and gold chains to the beginning of a career that would eventually extend far beyond hip-hop, LL COOL J: The 1980s — Decade in Review gives longtime fans an opportunity to relive these moments while introducing newer fans to the years where it all began. 📼 CHAPTERS 00:00 — 1984–1985 04:53 — 1986 12:19 — 1987 27:29 — 1988 42:02 — 1989 🎬 WATCH MORE 1980s Decade In Review:    • LL Cool J: The 1990s | Decade in Review (1...   Year in Review / Decade in Review Playlist:    • Year In Review   Full-Length Films & Documentaries Playlist:    • FULL LENGTH FILMS/DOCUMENTARIES   Subscribe for more LL COOL J archive footage, documentaries, rare interviews, performances, television appearances and moments from throughout his career. #LLCoolJ #HipHopHistory #1980sHipHop #OldSchoolHipHop #DefJam