On TV: Ludacris, Common, Kanye West

Rap acts on television this week include:

Common, who performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (ABC) on Tuesday and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Thursday.

Ludacris, who visits ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ (Syndicated) on Wednesday.

Gym Class Heroes, who performs on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ (NBC) on Thursday.

LL Cool J, who visits ‘Rachael Ray’ (Syndicated) on Thursday.

Kanye West, who is musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (NBC).