“Skateboarding, music, and art are about breaking boundaries and rewriting the rules," LL says. "Collaborating with THE SKATEROOM on these limited-edition decks honors The FORCE and the culture that made me, while sparking the next wave of creativity. “These decks are for those bold enough to push what’s possible and make their mark. Let’s ride.”
"At THE SKATEROOM, we believe in the transformative power of art and skateboarding to inspire change,” said Founder of THE SKATEROOOM,Charles-Antoine Bodson . “Collaborating with LL COOL J is an incredible honor, as his legacy transcends music and embodies the bold creativity we strive to celebrate. This partnership is about more than skate decks — it’s about bridging communities, empowering youth, and proving that art, music, and skateboarding can create real social impact."
In other LL COOL J and THE FORCE news, several year end lists have ranked the Q-Tip produced, 14 song project as one of the best of 2024. Outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, Stereogum, The Ringer, Complex and ABC have listed THE FORCE as one of the years best projects, with The Ringer (who ranked it #21 out of 30) calling it "Not only one of his best of the year, but one of the most interesting of his career".
