The man that raised you is your father. Anyone can father a child, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Dont you forget that LLCool J!

@NotParentExpectedShorts

Ай бұрын

It depends. Some relationships are toxic. Individuals will define their relationships. With luv ❤️

@ditiquel

Ай бұрын

Absolutely..he loved you and raised you. He's your grandfather

@lamartruth6601

Ай бұрын

That's information that he has a right to know. Maybe they could've had a relationship

@Minister1Little

Ай бұрын

Very well said

@eburel506

Ай бұрын

Takes more than blood to be a parent.

“it makes you wonder if your DNA Carrie’s shadows or consciousness…” What a profound observation ❤

@shadeofdeepgreen24

Ай бұрын

It carries memories

@imaginempress3408

Ай бұрын

​@@shadeofdeepgreen24agreed. We just have to access it.

@bvbxiong5791

8 күн бұрын

it absolutely does. it carries predisposition. many separated twins at birth have proven that point...not always, but uncannily so.

@Thrashedcrow

Күн бұрын

I mean we know many animals have genetic memory, why not humans as well.

Very glad that you respected his privacy. Nice guy.

@kimpossibilities

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@retsub3

Ай бұрын

Prof Gates is all class. Role model status.

@SueProv

Ай бұрын

@retsub3 yes very much so.

@alysonturcin-weller7443

Ай бұрын

Right?

@tomevers6670

5 күн бұрын

His grandma cheated on his grandpa with a famous boxer……..

His biological grandfather definitely looks like him!!

@msjackson4332

Ай бұрын

💯🤎🤎🤎🤎🥂

@mmcdonald1000

Ай бұрын

Yes he does. I see where LL Cool J got his good looks from 😊

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi there Gail and Michelle! We hope you both enjoyed this episode of the show!

@dunbarcustomsound

Ай бұрын

Wow! They look like father and son

@jeffbrown6533

20 күн бұрын

As soon as I saw the photo I said that he looks just like him!

Met him once in New Orleans and didn’t realize who he was. Once he saw I didn’t know him, he really opened up and we talked for 15 min at least. I’d like to think he still remembers the hippy chick he met who spoke to him for just being him.

@sunnywhether

Ай бұрын

He told me to call him Will J

@lulumoon6942

10 күн бұрын

These are the moments I've enjoyed with famous people, just being real.

It's nice that he learned who his biological grandaddy was, but the man he was raised by is just as much his grandaddy...my step daddy was more of a dad than my biological dad, of this I am thankful😎🌹

I love that exec producer Prof Gates names the amazing folks behind the scenes who make all this happen. Doesn't get any classier 🙏🏼

@SJLamb-te3dt

Ай бұрын

He is a wonderful human being whos work breathes compassion into the world. A blessing to all the thousands of lives he has touched both directly and indirectly.

WAIT....he totally looks like his biological grandfather! Amazing!

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

It's uncanny how clear Ancestry can be sometimes! We hope you've made some fantastic family history discoveries of your own as well.

@jake-qn3tl

Ай бұрын

Imagine that

Gives his video Momma Said Knock You Out a whole new meaning.

I am 77. Until a few years ago when i took the Ancestry test and found out that my father's father was not my real grandfather and i have been living a lie all of these years. Since all of my elders are dead i have never found out who my real grandfather was. Very disappointing, but i am glad that my father and one of his brothers never found out...

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi there, John! We can understand how shocking this must've been finding out later in life. Perhaps you might find these tips helpful in the long run with your family research: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Overcoming-Roadblocks-in-Your-Research?language=en_US We hope this information helps and truly wish you the best on your journey of self discovery!

@johnbethea4505

Ай бұрын

@AncestryUS thank you very much..

@retsub3

Ай бұрын

The older the generation the less likely they were to talk about things. Troves of secrets and skeletons back there.

@bjacres7057

8 күн бұрын

I am the oldest link to so many people, especially younger generations who were not from what we call super families. These younger people can't connect easily to 2nd and 3rd cousins. That's why we older people need to take dna tests because we have the memories and the dna connection.

It took some courage on his and his mother's part to go public with this.

@SueProv

Ай бұрын

Yes. I respect them.

What a handsome grandfather!

@joannlacy2276

8 күн бұрын

LL has a new family to embrace 🎉

Always seems Gates is such a kind and thoughtful man.

Oh my gosh, such a respectful way to handle such a sensitive topic. 🥰I love this artist and I love this series

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Liz! We're so glad you enjoyed watching this segment.

DNA is an amazing tool for the recovery of a person's ancestry. I'm so happy LL Cool J was able to find his relative and discover something more about himself and his mother.

Wow! LL Cool J looks just like his grandfather. I'm glad his privacy was respected, and he had a great experience from this. 😊

I cannot get enough of these episodes.

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed, Adam! Thank you for watching and we will bring you all the upcoming guests we can in the near future. In the meantime, perhaps your own family ancestry has similar reveals? Feel free to start your own Ancestry journey here: www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-family

This episode was why I researched my bio-family. I was successful finding both bio-mom and dad.

I’m so glad he’s moved to NCIS: Hawai’i! He’s a great actor. ❤

@Skiskiski

Ай бұрын

Saw it on streaming 😅😅😅 yesdiddy.

After doing my DNA through Ancestry, I found step brothers and a step sister. My step brother and my son had a picture taken just after they met. Same stance, same body language. And he and I use a lot of the same terminology. Inherited traits can be amazing

@caitlinmackie4602

Ай бұрын

Do you mean half siblings?

@Ribcrickett

Ай бұрын

Step siblings don’t typically share DNA.

@Skiskiski

Ай бұрын

Usually Steps don't have close traits unless they have close DNA. So did you mean that you and them shared a parent?

I’m a 66 year old female and I have had serious crush on LL Cool J for many years. He is one smooth man ❤

LL I know discovering your grandfather wasn't your biological grandfather was a blow, but he obviously loved you as if you were. That is a priceless gift. Nice that you were able to track down your blood relatives. Your book isn't finished and each chapter has shaped you into the person you are today. God isn't done with you yet. That book is still being written.😊

i love LL so much. hes made some of my fav songs and hes just an all around good person.

In my 20s I asked mom if there's any way to contact my real dad. They split within a year of my birth. She called information, got the number, and gave me the phone lol. Nice enough guy, well liked & respected, stable, long since remarried with kids. But I soon lost interest in staying in touch and cultivating a relationship. I couldn't get beyond the fact he had two whole decades to reach out but never did. I heard he passed in 2013. And so it goes. Finally started building my tree on the Ancestry site. Totally didn't expect the software to be so clever and impressive. Interface very intuitive. Making amazing speedy progress, completely hooked. Countless surprises and discoveries - some pleasant, some not so much. Excited to see how far back I can go.

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, Steve! We're so glad to hear how helpful you're finding the Ancestry website for your genealogy journey. We wish you all the best!

He looks like his genetic grandpa. Wow

@dianefiske-foy4717

Ай бұрын

That’s the same exact thing that I thought.

@jake-qn3tl

Ай бұрын

Well shouldn't he? Lol

@rheeryder2524

Ай бұрын

​@@jake-qn3tlDo all grandkids look like their grandparents? 😶

@jake-qn3tl

Ай бұрын

@@rheeryder2524 it can't be surprising

My nephew met LL COOL J. He was in an episode or two of “NCIS: L.A.” and took a picture or two with him.

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Oh that is exciting, Diane! Thanks for sharing that with us. We hope you enjoyed this episode of the show!

@dianefiske-foy4717

Ай бұрын

@@AncestryUS … You’re welcome 😊! I enjoyed the episode a lot.

Mama said knock you out.....dang

This is the BEST show on any TV, cable or ANY network!!!! 🏆💯🏆💯🏆💯

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi, MsLj! We're so glad to hear that you've been enjoying Finding Your Roots. If you'd like to see if you can catch up on any episodes of the show that you may have missed out on, or if you'd like to see where you can watch the newest episodes, you can find information on any available episodes via the PBS website here: www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots

Incredible unveiling for Cool J.

We hope you enjoyed watching this segment from Finding Your Roots. To learn more about how you can start your genealogy journey with Ancestry, please check out: www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-family?_gl=1*jd14oq*_ga*MTM0MzA0MzUwMy4xNzEzNjM1NTY0*_up*MQ..

So exciting about the boxing connection.

Dna has shadows... That's deep. I wonder is this a good metaphor for epigenetics...

That’s crazy LL is a boxing fan without him knowing that his ancestors was boxing amateurs that’s wild!!!!!

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Perhaps some things really do run in the blood! Thanks for watching.

Professor Gates, I love, love your series. Thank you for it. 🙏🏽

LL, your grandfather that raised you is your grandfather. I was raised by my mother and stepfather my whole life and I didn't meet my biological father until I was 14. I called both of my fathers my fathers. It takes a real man to father a child even if it's not biological. I see you got your good looks from your biological grandfather. 😊

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi Michelle, and thanks for stopping by! We are glad to hear you had such strong role model in your life and that you were able to finally meet your biological father. Thanks for sharing!

And his most popular song is MOMMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT

WOW! Great findings 😮

Wow, he looks just like his bio grandfather. Sounds like LL channeled him for “Mama Said Knock You Out”, too.

The work you do, and the care you do it with is amazing, all love and respect ❤

I recognize the name John Henry Lewis from the movie Cinderella Man based on boxer James Braddock (starring Russell Crowe). The two fought each other in the movie and real life. How cool! That was LL's great uncle.

Can't help but like the guy!

I agree what he said about dna carrying shadows. Ive seen it as well. I found my dad 5 years ago

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi Coppertop! Thanks for stopping by! We are thrilled you are enjoying the show and even more so that you had recently found your father. Have you been in contact with them?

The research that CC Moore does and the knowledge of history and story telling that Dr Gates does makes this the BEST show on TV.

Whoa. Amazing.

The John Henry Lewis named in this clip is the same John Henry Lewis who fought James Braddock, or Cinderella Man. So if you watched the movie, you've seen LL's uncle.

@joannlacy2276

8 күн бұрын

Wow hope LL knows that🎉

Wow that’s amazing

this is my favorite youtube channel

😮 He looks just like his grandfather!

THAT IS SOOOO COOL!!❤

This is an incredible story and it illustrates the impact of nature in the whole nature versus nurture debate.

John Henry Lewis, I have definitely heard that name before.

Wow! ❤

This was very moving. How wonderful for him to find this connection of boxing. His DNA must have the same determination and strength! I don’t have a television , but if I did , I would love to watch these episodes in full ! My father never knew who is father was. There’s a grandfather shaped hole in my genealogy .

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed this segment! Thank you for sharing your story and we wish you the best for your genealogy journey.

Love LL Cool J.

Oh my gosh, wow! I've seen this for people who I know, but its usually a further grandparent! I think that it was great to show this, bc a lot of people who get their DNA results have experienced a parent situation or worse and LL is a celebrity! Perhaps it makes them realize that they aren't alone!

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi, Taina! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our clip from Finding Your Roots, featuring LL Cool J. If you'd like to watch full episodes of this fascinating show, you can see how to watch any available episodes via the PBS website here: www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots

LL much respect 🙏

❤❤❤IVE ALWAYS BELEIVED THAT LL WAS SO COOL AS HANDSOME AS CAN BE..ROCK ON DUDE!!

@jake-qn3tl

Ай бұрын

He looks Filipino

“Mama said knock you out”

This is why science is important folks! Love Gates, love LL. Top blokes

I love Ll. I've always called him my twin brother because we share the same birthday. I'm glad he found the truth. Peace be unto him and his family ❤🙏🏽

legend LL Cool J, greetings from Somaliland 💚🤍❤

LL you should be so proud ! A man that was not your blood ! Did a great job in rising you !Look at the great young man you are!

Wow, LL heavily favors his grandfather..

Respect to LL the GOAT

Mamma said knock you ouuuuut😊

I love Henry Gates! I have all of his documentaries!

It would be interesting to see how many families DNA lined up with what they thought. My grandfather changed the family name in the 1920's. None of my aunt's and uncle's or dad knew about it. I only found it out after accidently stumbling onto a family link due to a misspelling of a last name. Life isn't always what you think it is.

my paternal grandfather was adopted during the depression, in the south this was basically handled by the one family taking the adopted kid to the other family and just handing them over, with both families annotating in their family bibles what had transpired. this has made my finding my roots a bit difficult. we think we know the old family name which was Calhoun, but we aren't certain.

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

What an intruiging starting point you have there. It's always a shame when life developments disrupt family records. If we can ever lend our services, please visit the Ancestry site to see what we can offer for your discovery journey. www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-family Thanks for the viewership and have a great week, Mike.

The host is very classy and respectful. The man who raised and loved you is your DAD. Any man can be a father, but only strong men can be DADS.

Momma said knock you out!😅 What a coincidence! I'm glad he was able to see and hear about who his biological grandfather was❤😮

❤

Wow deep interesting.

One of the G.O.A.T.' of hip hip!!!

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi there, SMOOVKILL1! Thanks for stopping by. We do hope you enjoyed this episode with LL Cool J as much as we did!

I didn't know my dads dad either. he died when my dad was 15... My dad said he wasn't in his life much after he left them when he was 8.. My grandmother remarried after she got divorced in 1955.. ( against the law in the church back then ) and married the grandfather I knew and loved...My moms dad die a few years after I was born and her mom never remarried. My wife had grandparents only on her mom's side, her dad too was divorced and remarried my mother-in-law and his parents passed years before they married.,Its not "who" is your family.. its who is there "in" your family that matters...

LL Cool J, has his grandfather's lips..that was one of the first things that I noticed.

That is heavy

😂 Whenever I hear LL Cool J, it reminds me of what Lisa Lampanelli said, “Why take Jerrod from subway, when you can have LL Cool J?” 😂

This episode was many years ago.

Where can I watch the rest of these stories?

@joannlacy2276

8 күн бұрын

PBS channel

In the last 5 yrs all the dots connected and I realized my dad was not some Midwestern Hick but the son of a powerful Chicago Gangster. The DNA is what is amazing to me. I have a very "wolf like' way of dealing with things. Now it makes sense.

@jake-qn3tl

Ай бұрын

So you attack deer when you have to deal with things?

@redmoondesignbeth9119

Ай бұрын

@@jake-qn3tl I am actually real Chill....but I have a certain Vibe that I tried to muffle....and now I see where it comes from.

LL still looks like he's in his late 30's.

This happened often...❤❤

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi there, Wellness and Health Essentials! We do hope you enjoyed this episode with LL Cool J! Thanks for sharing.

Wow his biological grandfather looks so much like L L Cool J. Blood family isn’t always the ones that love you the most.

I was always an admiring fan of Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. 's work

Cool

LL Cool J has always been an interesting and talented person since he came on the scene with "Goin' back to Cali"!!

@rheeryder2524

Ай бұрын

Ahem: Rock the Bells. Krush Grove.

@melindadurchholz3738

Ай бұрын

I need a beat!

@melindadurchholz3738

Ай бұрын

I know he was a rising musician before ‘Goin back to Cali’ but he and his video exploded and blew the other ones away with his style. I think Angelica Huston was in it initially.

I was known as 7 of nine until I got engaged to my late husband…. As a engagement gift….. my mother told me that my dad wasn’t my father and that she had lost a child. I honestly don’t know when she lost this child . I would love to have answers.

Wow his grandfather he looks like him

crazy

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

Hi there, Lovely! We hope you enjoyed this episode of the show!

This happened a lot in many a black families. And the secrets were taken to the grave.

He looks like his grand father.

W-O-W.

Mama Said Knock You Out!!! 25 years b4 he even knew his REAL lineage 💥🥊💯

We have a pretty incredible story through our Ancestry DNA tests. My mother is adopted, and she found her biological mother and father. My mother is an opera singer, and we found out that her great grandmother was also an opera singer from Italy. We also found out my great grandfather was a pro golfer, and I have played and loved golf all of my life. DNA is interesting, to say the least.

@AncestryUS

Ай бұрын

It truly is incredibly fascinating! We're grateful for you sharing your story, AriannaL. Thanks for stopping by!

I wonder if they made contact with any relatives?

I’m not surprised his mama said knock you out.

Imaginen cuando descubrí que mi padre era otra persona.

You’d think he’d let the host call him James.

is it just me or does his grandmother look like Queen Latifah??

@jasondawson92

Ай бұрын

Yes I won’t be surprised if they are related

I love LL Cool J!!!