Many people wonder if the American rapper LL Cool J and the singer Tito Jackson are related as father and son. The rumor started when a YouTube video claimed that LL Cool J revealed Tito Jackson as his biological father. However, is there any truth to this claim? Here is what we found out.
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Who is LL Cool J?
LL Cool J is the stage name of James Todd Smith, an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York. He is one of the first hip-hop artists to achieve mainstream success and recognition. He has won two Grammy Awards and has released 13 studio albums and two greatest hits collections. He is also known for his roles in movies such as Deep Blue Sea, Any Given Sunday, and S.W.A.T., and for his portrayal of NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna in the TV series NCIS: Los Angeles. He is also the host of the show Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network.
Who is Tito Jackson?
Tito Jackson is the stage name of Toriano Adaryll Jackson, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was born on October 15, 1953, in Gary, Indiana. He is best known as a member of the legendary Motown group The Jackson 5, along with his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. He also had a solo career and released several albums and singles. He is the father of three sons: Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, who formed the group 3T.
Are They Related?
According to several sources, LL Cool J and Tito Jackson are not related as father and son. There is no evidence or official confirmation that they share any biological connection. LL Cool J’s father is James Louis Smith Jr., also known as James Nunya, who was a former professional boxer. His mother is Ondrea Griffith, who was adopted by Eugene Griffith and Ellen Hightower. LL Cool J learned about his mother’s biological parents on the show Finding Your Roots on PBS.
Tito Jackson’s father is Joseph Walter Jackson, who was a former boxer and manager of The Jackson 5. His mother is Katherine Esther Scruse, who was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. Tito Jackson married Delores “Dee Dee” Martes in 1972 and divorced in 1993. She was murdered in 1994 by her boyfriend Donald Bohana. Tito Jackson has three sons with Dee Dee Martes and three daughters from other relationships.
Why Did The Rumor Start?
The rumor that LL Cool J and Tito Jackson are related started when a YouTube video titled “LL Cool J ADMITS Tito Jackson is His BIOLOGICAL FATHER (YOU MUST SEE THIS)” was uploaded by a channel called S.A.T. in 2020. The video shows a clip of LL Cool J talking about his family history on Instagram Live. However, he never mentions Tito Jackson or claims that he is his father. The video’s title and description are misleading and false.
The video has over 200,000 views and many comments from people who are confused or skeptical about the claim. Some people pointed out that LL Cool J looks nothing like Tito Jackson or any of the other Jackson siblings. Some people also noted that LL Cool J’s father was abusive and shot his mother and grandfather when he was four years old. Some people suggested that the video was a joke or a prank.
Conclusion
LL Cool J and Tito Jackson are not related as father and son. They are both successful musical artists who have their own families and backgrounds. The rumor that they are related was started by a YouTube video that used a misleading title and description to attract views and attention. There is no truth or evidence to support this claim.
