11 Hip-Hop Greats Who Deserve Biopics — and Who Should Be Cast in Lead Roles

LL Cool J's versatility defines his career. While zoomers may recognize him from "NCIS: Los Angeles," he was an early pioneer of "new school" hip-hop in the mid-'80s, exploring a more high-energy, assertive sound than that of the likes of The Sugarhill Gang. In other words, he paved the way for more exploration of new sounds in the genre.