Rock The Bells Radio

Classic & timeless hip-hop XL

Channel 43LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio is a channel dedicated exclusively to hip-hop fans who want that classic and timeless hip-hop sound! Launched in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells Radio focuses on music, artist hosted shows, exclusive DJ mixes, interviews and more.

Questions? Feedback?
Contact Us
Now Playing

Only God Can Judge Me

2Pac/Rappin' 4-Tay

Questions? Feedback? Contact Us
 LL Cool J
What You'll Hear
That classic hip-hop sound. LL COOL J and other hip-hop innovators bring you a wide range of music, interviews, in-depth retrospectives, and more. And to get even more content that honors the culture of hip-hop, visit rockthebells.com.
SiriusXM Remembers DJ Mister Cee, 57
SiriusXM Remembers DJ Mister Cee, 57
Honor Mister Cee with a tribute show and more on LL COOL J's Rock the Bells Radio.
Image of Jermaine Dupri
Recently on Furious 5 Playlist

Hear past guests share their five favorite MC’s plus a song from each of them on LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells Radio.

Start Listening

Video on Demand preview: Ice Cube
Ice CubeRock The Bells Radio on the SXM App
Ice Cube sits down with Torae to talk about his new song "It's My Ego," working with Killer Mike and Busta Rhymes, and his upcoming album "Man Down."
All times listed EST
LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio

LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio

Now Playing
3 hrs

Featuring a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL

Featuring a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL COOL J, as well as other innovators of hip-hop music, including Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, Eric B. & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Kool Moe Dee, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Too $hort, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Black Moon, Ice-T and More.

Furious 5 Playlist

Furious 5 Playlist

Next Airs Today at 7 am
1 hr

Guests share their 5 favorite MC's and play a song from each on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Radio!

Guests share their 5 favorite MC's and play a song from each on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Radio!

Grandmaster Caz + Sha-Rock

Grandmaster Caz + Sha-Rock

Next Airs Today at 10 am
3 hrs

'That's The Joint' is a daily show hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Sha-Rock, two of Hip Hop's most respected pioneers, who sha

'That's The Joint' is a daily show hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Sha-Rock, two of Hip Hop's most respected pioneers, who share the same passion of preserving the culture for generations to come.

"Have a Nice Day" w/ Roxanne Shante

"Have a Nice Day" w/ Roxanne Shante

Next Airs Today at 4 pm
3 hrs

Live from the SiriusXM studios in NYC! 'Have a Nice Day' is a show hosted by one of hip hop's first female superstars, Roxan

Live from the SiriusXM studios in NYC! 'Have a Nice Day' is a show hosted by one of hip hop's first female superstars, Roxanne Shante and DJ Cool V on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Radio

“That Raw” hosted by Torae

“That Raw” hosted by Torae

Next Airs Today at 7 pm
3 hrs

Where the records ring off and the conversation is real... It’s That Raw! A new show hosted by Brooklyn’s own, Torae, tap in

Where the records ring off and the conversation is real... It’s That Raw! A new show hosted by Brooklyn’s own, Torae, tap in with your current connect to classic & timeless Hip-Hop Monday-Saturday.

The 2 Trill Show w/ Bun B

The 2 Trill Show w/ Bun B

Next Airs Tomorrow at 12 am
1 hr

A new weekly show hosted by, Bun B. Hear some of the best southern hip hop, guest interviews, and everything that encompasse

A new weekly show hosted by, Bun B. Hear some of the best southern hip hop, guest interviews, and everything that encompasses living that southern lifestyle.

Technician The DJ "Tech Support"

Technician The DJ "Tech Support"

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 pm
1 hr

He was The Lox secret weapon when they dismantled Dip-Set in their epic Verzuz battle – Now he’s on LL COOL J’S Rock The Bel

He was The Lox secret weapon when they dismantled Dip-Set in their epic Verzuz battle – Now he’s on LL COOL J’S Rock The Bells Radio! Start your weekend with a mix show hosted by Technician The DJ! Spinning classic and timeless Hip-Hop every Friday @ 2p ET/11 PT and Saturday @ 12a ET/9a PT.

The Drama Hour hosted by Papoose

The Drama Hour hosted by Papoose

Next Airs Tomorrow at 9 pm
1 hr

Papoose carries on the legacy of his mentor, the legendary DJ Kay Slay, by hosting “THE DRAMA HOUR" on LL COOL J's Rock The

Papoose carries on the legacy of his mentor, the legendary DJ Kay Slay, by hosting “THE DRAMA HOUR" on LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio. "The Drama Hour" helped launch the careers of numerous renowned artists including 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Papoose, Nipsey Hustle, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, and many more.

DJ Chuck Chillout

DJ Chuck Chillout

Next Airs Tomorrow at 10 pm
2 hrs

The legendary DJ Chuck Chillout began his illustrious career in 1982. He was one of the first DJ's to become world renown fo

The legendary DJ Chuck Chillout began his illustrious career in 1982. He was one of the first DJ's to become world renown for launhing hip hop music on radio including playing Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Salt-N-Pepa, Slick Rick and more. Chuck helped break rapper DMX by being one of the first DJ’s to play his debut smash hit, “Get At Me Dog.” Chuck’s affiliation with classic and new Hip-Hop has helped him land the title of one of today’s most sought after DJ’s.

Planet Of The Tapes

Planet Of The Tapes

Next Airs Saturday at 5 am
1 hr

A weekly show hosted by Geechie Dan and Diamond The Artist, showcasing their large collection of classic Hip-Hop tapes from

A weekly show hosted by Geechie Dan and Diamond The Artist, showcasing their large collection of classic Hip-Hop tapes from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Rediscover the sound of early Park Jams, Block Parties, and freestyles from LL COOL J, Rakim, Biz Markie, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and more before they had record deals.

Don’t Stop Rappin' w/ Too $hort

Don’t Stop Rappin' w/ Too $hort

Next Airs Saturday at 12 pm
1 hr

Live from Too $hort's studio called "The Boombox! "Don’t Stop Rappin'" is a new weekly music show hosted by, Too $hort - hea

Live from Too $hort's studio called "The Boombox! "Don’t Stop Rappin'" is a new weekly music show hosted by, Too $hort - hear new & classic songs from OG's, stories, special surprise guests and more!

The DJ Scratch Show

The DJ Scratch Show

Next Airs Saturday at 6 pm
1 hr

A weekly mix show hosted by one of Hip-Hop's most influential DJ's and producers, DJ Scratch. Hear fresh mixes, and insight

A weekly mix show hosted by one of Hip-Hop's most influential DJ's and producers, DJ Scratch. Hear fresh mixes, and insight from a producer's perspective.

The Saturday Night Ride w/ DJ Epps

The Saturday Night Ride w/ DJ Epps

Next Airs Saturday at 9 pm
2 hrs

DJ Epps is one of the pioneers who helped make Miami one the nations hottest Hip Hop scenes. His versatile skills of mixing,

DJ Epps is one of the pioneers who helped make Miami one the nations hottest Hip Hop scenes. His versatile skills of mixing, blending, scratching and rockin the mic have solidified his name as one of Miami's all-time greatest DJ's.

SiriusXM

SiriusXM

Next Airs Monday at 5 am
1 hr

SiriusXM

SiriusXM

All times listed EST
4 am

Now Playing

LL COOL J's Rock The Bells RadioFeaturing a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL COOL J, as well as other innovators of hip-hop music, including Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, Eric B. & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Kool Moe Dee, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Too $hort, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Black Moon, Ice-T and More.
7 am

Now Playing

Furious 5 PlaylistGuests share their 5 favorite MC's and play a song from each on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Radio!
8 am

Now Playing

LL COOL J's Rock The Bells RadioFeaturing a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL COOL J, as well as other innovators of hip-hop music, including Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, Eric B. & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Kool Moe Dee, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Too $hort, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Black Moon, Ice-T and More.
10 am

Now Playing

Grandmaster Caz + Sha-Rock'That's The Joint' is a daily show hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Sha-Rock, two of Hip Hop's most respected pioneers, who share the same passion of preserving the culture for generations to come.
1 pm

Now Playing

LL COOL J's Rock The Bells RadioFeaturing a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL COOL J, as well as other innovators of hip-hop music, including Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, Eric B. & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Kool Moe Dee, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Too $hort, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Black Moon, Ice-T and More.
4 pm

Now Playing

"Have a Nice Day" w/ Roxanne ShanteLive from the SiriusXM studios in NYC! 'Have a Nice Day' is a show hosted by one of hip hop's first female superstars, Roxanne Shante and DJ Cool V on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Radio
7 pm

Now Playing

“That Raw” hosted by ToraeWhere the records ring off and the conversation is real... It’s That Raw! A new show hosted by Brooklyn’s own, Torae, tap in with your current connect to classic & timeless Hip-Hop Monday-Saturday.
10 pm

Now Playing

LL COOL J's Rock The Bells RadioFeaturing a wide range of classic hip-hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL COOL J, as well as other innovators of hip-hop music, including Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, Eric B. & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Kool Moe Dee, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Too $hort, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Canibus, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Black Moon, Ice-T and More.

We’ve got plans for every kind of listener

Exclusive channels, sports play-by-play, A-list hosts. The variety you want, where you choose to listen.