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LL: I'm Steroid and Surgery Free

From Jeff Davidson's Sound Bytes blog

38-year-old LL Cool J still has the looks of a twenty-something.  His sculpted abs are nearly as famous as his rhymes. But, some have accused the Long Island born rapper of cosmetically or otherwise enhancing his appearance.  In an interview with Ebony magazine, LL hits back at the haters:

"There have been a lot of questions, a lot of speculation. To be real frank, there are so many people speculating over what they think that I am doing. Is he doing steroids? Did he get plastic surgery?" he says. "It speaks more about the people who are making comments than it does about me. It tells me that they cheat and they're cheaters. They are not willing to make the sacrifices necessary, and go through the pain necessary, in order to get in the best shape they can possibly be. So they don't believe I would be willing to do it either. So it is really more about their weakness, and less about mine. It doesn't make me feel anything other than that it is unfortunate that people are weak like that. They are weak. It points out their flaws."

Come on now...you know you don't mess with no LL!  The entire interview is in the July Ebony and LL is on tour now in support of his latest release "Todd Smith." 



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31. LL Cool J is a very sexy, in shape, attractive man at age 38. There is nothing unnatural or "fake" about it! He works hard at working out! Just like Madonna, who at the age of 47, looks and feels and radiates an energy that most people will never achieve! Both of these superstars attract both genders on a sexual and emotional level. Men and woman are attracted to the both of them....and for good reason!!!!! I say....go LL Cool J and Madonna with your bad selves!!!!!! You both deserve what you have worked hard for and I love you both!!!!! Kudos from Tommy in Fort Lauderdale!!!!! Peace.

Posted at 1:36PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Tommy

32. REMEMBER,RECOGNIZE,RESPECT THA G.O.A.T THATS REAL PEACE TO UNCLE L.

Posted at 1:50PM on Jun 24th 2006 by darian j

33. To all those Mofo's out there hating on LL... STOP!!!!!! Stay out of his business! Even if he did use steroids, which he didn't, it none of your business anyway. All that matters is that he is out here making good money and all the ladies love him. Don't hate because you can't be LL, have a body like LL or get LL.

Posted at 2:35PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Mrs. James Smith

34. If your famous, you are not human. That is what this industry makes people think. I think he worked hard for the way he looks. It takes dedication to look that way. People thinks if you are a star, you either had work done or paid for this and that. That is not always the case. I think when you have money to pay the right trainer it is possible to look like that. And to be honest the only people that I hear that are saying he had surgery are either fat, lazy, stupid or the reporters (storytellers). LL keep doing your thing.

Posted at 3:31PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Jay

35. It is highly unlikely for someone to be in the best shape of their life at 38; that's one of the reasons people are so quick to believe that Barry Bonds was on roids. To bad there's no mandatory steroid test in the hip hop industry because there are a couple of old dudes gettin' big (50 cent, Busta Rhymes, and LL) maybe there's some secret rap Balco.

Posted at 3:34PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Vontastic

36. Im 45 and LL is fine to me, my daughters are 16 and 11 and think the same thing. His looks have stood the test of time however he did it.

Posted at 3:46PM on Jun 24th 2006 by dhl

37. who know and who cares..people have a right to believe what they want or say what they believe but that doesnt make it accurate or true..i dont know why LL would become so offensive anyway..doesnt he know that a lie will eventually die.

Posted at 6:04PM on Jun 24th 2006 by wanda

38. all the haters need to realize a body like that comes from nothing but hard work and determination. Hats off to LL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:44PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Lesley

39. LL U ABOUT THE FINEST MAN IN THE MUSIC THEME I LOVE U SO MUCH AND I LOVE THE WAY YOU LICK YOUR LIPS THATS SO DAMN SEXY. I WOULD LOVE TO KISS THEM LIPS

Posted at 11:21PM on Jun 24th 2006 by latoya

40. LL Cool J is hot as hell..... Haters get back....... Just one thing, if he did pay someone...... thank you because they did a hell of a job....... But I believe LL is a hard worker and he takes the necessary steps to keep his body in shape....... Damn it should be a sin......

Posted at 11:25PM on Jun 24th 2006 by Sexy Vette

41. You CAN get that shape and size he has without roids. But I dont understand...
Women take synthetic female hormones daily called "Birth control pills" and thats legal.
But when a man takes synthetic male hormones called "Anabolic steroids" its illegal and frowned upon. Hmmmm.
Society openly accepts a woman who puts on high heels to add unnatural height. Synthetic hair to add unnatural length. Makeup to add unnatural features. Plastic nails, breasts and buttocks. But when a man enhances his muscles by artificial means [steroids] the whole world is crying.
Just food for thought.

Posted at 11:31PM on Jun 24th 2006 by T-Rock

42. boy let me tell ALL THE HATERS SOMETHING IF LL TRIED TO SPIT SOME GAME YOU WOULD GET WIT IT SO STOP ALL THE HATING HE LOOK TO GOOD HE AN'T NO 10 HE SOMETHING LIKE A 20

Posted at 1:12AM on Jun 25th 2006 by star

43. LL LOOK TO GOOD TO HAVE HATERS WITH HIS SEXY SELF

Posted at 1:14AM on Jun 25th 2006 by star

44. LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE YA'LL ACT'N LIKE YA'LL DON'T LIE, CHEAT OR WHATEVEA THE CASE IS. IF HE DOES STEROIDS OR NOT WHO IN THE HELL CARES?!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:19AM on Jun 25th 2006 by elle

45. I have been a LL fan for years and have watched him closely. If he has used steriods or if he have had any surgeries it was kept a secret. All the rumors are strickly rumors. Hell I wish I was his wife he strung along for many years through his sex addiction, I would have truly been his cure.

Posted at 4:34AM on Jun 25th 2006 by mnashw

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