Home • Celebrity Star Gazing: LL. Cool J. is Living for the City Queens, N.Y. rap pioneer, actor and ESSENCE Music Festival performer, LL Cool J. takes a casual stroll through the Big Apple. Ll Cool J Ny 260 Jpg By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 Queens, N.Y. rap pioneer, actor and ESSENCE Music Festival performer, LL Cool J. takes a casual stroll through the Big Apple.