LL Cool J has announced Rock the Bells: The Residency, taking over Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM next spring. The veteran rapper will stage 11 shows across May and July 2027. The first run of dates will be May 15, 16, 19, 21 and 22, followed by the concluding batch on July 9, […]
LL Cool J Announces ‘Rock the Bells: The Residency’ for Las Vegas in Spring 2027

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