LL Cool J exits New Year’s Rockin’ Eve after testing positive for COVID-19

Published December 30, 2021 4:25am ET



LL Cool J became the second person to cancel a performance for the 50th anniversary special of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

The rapper and actor, who hosted the National Christmas Tree Lighting with President Joe Biden, was slated to perform in his hometown of New York City shortly before the ball drops at midnight.

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