I Make My Own Rules, was written by L.L. Cool J. He is better known as L.L. However, his birth name is James Todd Smith. L.L. was born on January 14, 1968 at Southside Hospital in Bayshore, New York. Today he is a thirty-year-old successful singer, writer, actor, and humanitarian. He lives with his wife, Simone and their three children, Najee, Tally, and Samaria.

L.L. wrote his autobiography, I Make My Own Rules, for anyone who has experienced anguish from abuse, low self-esteem, depression, drugs, or alcohol. He offers a message of hope for those who are adamant about turning their lives around.

L.L. is a hip-hop recording artist. Six of his albums went either platinum or multi platinum. His latest album, "Phenomenon", has also gone platinum. He is an acclaimed actor with seven movies to his credit. He is also the star of ,"In the House," a televison sitcom on UPN. In addition, he is a committed public servant who has been a spokesperson for programs such as Americorps and Rock the Vote. L.L. is also a sponsor for many charitable organizations. He serves as the honorary chairman of Youth Enterprises. In recent years, L.L. has been selected to represent intern

L.L.'s wrote his first song, "I Need a Beat", when he was sixteen-years-old. It was at this time when he came up with the name L.L. Cool J. which means "Ladies Love Cool James". Later, he created,"Rock the Bells", "I Need Love",and "Radio". All of his songs become a major success.

When he started going to High School, L.L. became a bully. He robbed students and carried knives and guns to school because he felt he needed protection. L.L. had been around violence all his life. His grandfather noticed the changes in his behavior and wanted to get him on the right track before it was too late. His grandfather brought him a turntable and set it up in the basement. He thought that music might keep him busy and give him less time to terrorize others. He became a positive influence in his life.

L.L. became a millionaire. He purchased 15 cars, a $15,000 ring, and a huge mansion. He felt his was on top of the world but was not ready to put forth a positive image. He became promiscuous, and smoked marijuana with cocaine or angel dust. L. L. confessed that he was afraid of dying, so he soon quit running women and drugging. To this day, he says he doesn't know why he tried drugs and advise others not to indulge. Perhaps, L.L. made many bad choices because he had many faulty role models.

ationally known brands such as Coco-Cola, Fubu, The Gap, and Major League Baseball.

L.L., then known as Todd, was born with a disability. His right arm was paralyzed. Possibly, his injury stemmed from his abusive father who threw his mother out of a moving car while she was nine months pregnant. Fortun

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