Legendary emcee and face of Def Jam for over 20 years, LL Cool J will be releasing the last album on his contract with the storied record label – Exit 13.

In an interview with Reuters.com, LL revealed that although it’s the last album on his contract, it’s likely not his last music project.

I have no reason to stop making music,” said the icon who, for the past several years, has been known to criticize his label and its former president, Jay-Z, but is now on good terms with Def Jam. “We have a great relationship and there’s no telling what will happen
moving forward,
LL Cool J said. “There’s no negative energy there now;
everybody feels positive, we all feel connected.

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LL also explained that has a myriad of projects to keep him busy, including TV shows, as well as his new clothing line at Sears [click to read].

It feels really good in this economic climate for me as not only an
artist, but as a businessman to be able to present something to America
that I know will make things a little easier for people,
” said LL of the clothing line, which contrasts other rappers’ high-end products such as Diddy’s Sean John and Jay-Z’s Rocawear.