Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Dropped 'Mama Said Knock You Out' 33 Years Ago - The Source
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On this day in Hip Hop history, the self-proclaimed G.O.A.T., LL Cool J released his number one hit single "Mama Said Knock You Out." Not only was this song a GRAMMY-winning success, but the story behind it is an interesting one. The track came at a time in LL's career where his commercial success was
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