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J. Cole
- Real Name: Jermaine Lamarr Cole
- Nickname: Moe Dee
- Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Label: Dreamville / Roc Nation / Interscope
5 Most Popular J. Cole Articles
Dreams Come True: My Night With J. Cole & Dreamville
The Secrecy of J. Cole’s Controversial “Snow on tha Bluff”
We break down the secrecy behind J. Cole’s “Snow on tha Bluff,” and the controversy with Noname.
“It’s Time to Go to Work”: Noname’s Necessary Truth on “Song 33”
“How can we be expected to both demolish white supremacy and rock you to sleep? We have too much to lose.”
Imagining How 7 Rappers Will Reference COVID-19 in Their Music
The question is not whether Big Sean is going to shoehorn a bunch of awkward coronavirus-centric similes into his lyrics; the question is how many.
André 3000 Is Wrong About Hip-Hop Parents
Let’s take a look at six rappers who are parents who remind us that family life transcends hipness and certainly belongs in hip-hop.
JID Is a Living Testament to the Power of Perseverance: Interview
In a sit-down interview with Yoh in Miami, the Dreamville emcee reminds everyone why he’s a winner.
J. Cole Turns 35, Let’s Celebrate
“Watching J. Cole mature into a young veteran—into a champion—has been a joy.”
Rap Music’s 10 Decade-Defining Keywords
From “I” to “gang,” we break down the most prevalent keywords in rap this past decade.
J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Turns 5
We celebrate J. Cole's ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ on its fifth birthday.
Breaking Down J. Cole’s Discography Using Love
We break down J. Cole‘s discography through the lens of the four Greek words for love.
The Best Hip-Hop Album Release Week Every Year of 2010s
Long live overstuffed new-music-Fridays.
Which Rappers Haven’t Released Their Best Albums Yet?
We’ll see you in the comments.
"It's Something I Manifested": Producer Groove on His First-Ever Placement with J. Cole
”The timing couldn’t be more perfect.”
Keep Shooting: The Effects of Winning & Losing in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop doesn’t expect artists to be good; hip-hop demands they are golden.
A Love Letter to Music Venues
Music venues are the playgrounds of adults and adolescents.
It’s Rappers Vs. The World
Attention, much like fame, is a double-edged sword.
L10MixedIt Interview: On 'Revenge Of The Dreamers III Sessions'
“I just wanted to help out any way I could. I flew all the way to Atlanta.”
Meet Felicia, the Day One Fan J. Cole Shouts Out on "Prove It"
“I don’t think he realizes how much of my life he got me through.”
Kal Banx Played a Beat for J. Cole. It Changed His Life
An interview with Dallas producer Kal Banx, who scored four production credits on Dreamville's 'Revenge of The Dreamers III.'
Dreamville 'Revenge of The Dreamers III' 1 Listen Album Review
'Revenge of The Dreamers III' is a summer blockbuster.
10 Rappers as Children's Authors & the Titles of Their Books
“I got so many bitches, I don’t know what to do / I got so many bitches, what about you?”
Breakdown: J. Cole's Rhyme Scheme on J.I.D's "Off Deez"
By harnessing J.I.D’s inspiring flow, Cole was able to craft a miraculous verse.
Ibrahim "IB" Hamad Reflects on Launching J. Cole's Career
In celebration of 'The Warm Up,' the mixtape that launched a career.
J. Cole's "Middle Child" Is One of Only Two Multi-Platinum 2019 Singles
Congratulations, J. Cole.