Rapper and actor LL Cool J may have recorded the song “Mama Said Knock You Out,” but he likely never knew he’d have to make literal use of those lyrics in real life.
Police got a 911 call around 1am Wednesday morning from someone who said her father had spotted an intruder in their home and was holding him downstairs.
“There was a prowler at his residence whom he confronted in the kitchen. There was a physical confrontation briefly between the two of them,” LAPD spokesman Richard French said.
An unidentified 58-year-old man was taken to the hospital and will be arrested on suspicion of burglary. There was no indication that he knew LL Cool J or had a personal vendetta. “He appeared to be a homeless person,” French said.
Police say LL Cool J was very protective of his home and family, as the suspect received a broken nose and jaw in a “knock-down, drag-out” fight. They also have no idea how the man may have gotten into the home, which is a walled and gated mansion in a wealthy hillside section of the San Fernando Valley.
“LL Cool J, and his family, are safe and thank everyone for their thoughts and concern,” said a statement released by his publicist, Rhett Usry. “As a father, husband and citizen, he is committed to keeping his family safe and is cooperating with authorities on this private matter.”
Way to handle your business, LL!
Nice reference to Mamma said knock you out. I forgot all about that song. But why doesn't somebody like LL have an alarm system?