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J. Cole
Cole performing in 2023
Born
Jermaine Lamarr Cole

(1985-01-28) January 28, 1985 (age 39)
Frankfurt, West Germany
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Therapist
  • Hollywood Cole
  • Kill Edward[1]
Alma materSt. John's University (BA)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • basketball player
Years active2007–present
OrganizationDreamville Ventures
Works
Spouse
Melissa Heholt
​
(m. 2015)​
Children2
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginFayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip hop
Labels
Formerly ofAll City Chess Club
Websitewww.dreamville.com
Basketball career
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2]
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolTerry Sanford
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021Patriots BBC
2022Scarborough Shooting Stars
Signature

Jermaine Lamarr Cole[3] (born January 28, 1985) is an American rapper and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina,[4] Cole initially gained attention as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007. Intent on further pursuing a musical career, he signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2009 and released two additional mixtapes: The Warm Up (2009) and Friday Night Lights (2010) to further critical acclaim as he garnered a wider following.

Each of Cole's studio albums have debuted atop the US

conscious subject matter for his subsequent projects; themes of nostalgia, racial inequality, and materialism were explored respectively in his following releases: 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014), 4 Your Eyez Only (2016) and KOD (2018). The latter featured a then-record six simultaneous top twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100, tying Cole's success with that of English rock band the Beatles.[6][7][8] His sixth album, The Off-Season (2021) was met with continued success and spawned the single "My Life" (with 21 Savage and Morray), which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its chart success was matched by his guest appearance on the 2023 single "All My Life" by Lil Durk, and succeeded by his first song to peak the chart, "First Person Shooter" by Drake that same year. The former also won Cole a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
.

Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his recording career—having largely handled the production of his own projects—with credits on material for other artists including Kendrick Lamar, Janet Jackson, Young Thug, Wale, and Mac Miller, among others.[9] Cole has been prolific in side ventures including his own record label Dreamville Records, as well as its namesake media company and non-profit.[10] The label, having signed artists including JID, Ari Lennox, and EarthGang, has released four compilation albums; their third project, Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards. In January 2015, Cole began housing single mothers rent-free at his childhood home in Fayetteville.[11]

Cole has won two

Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Album, three Soul Train Music Awards, and eight BET Hip Hop Awards.[12][13] Each of his albums—including Revenge of the Dreamers III—have received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA).

Early life

Jermaine Lamarr Cole was born on January 28, 1985, at an American military base in Frankfurt, West Germany.[14][15] His father is an African American veteran, who served in the U.S. Army,[16] and his mother, Kay, born in Michigan,[17] is a white American who was a postal worker for the United States Postal Service.[18] Cole's father later abandoned the family during his youth. At the age of eight months his mother moved with him and his older brother Zach to the United States, to Fayetteville, North Carolina.[19][20] Cole grew up in a multi-ethnic environment,[21] and when asked about how closely his ethnicity impacts him, Cole commented, "I can identify with white people, because I know my mother, her side of the family, who I love. But at the end of the day, [I've] never felt white. I can identify [with white people] but never have I felt like I'm one of them. I identify more with what I look like, because that's how I got treated [but] not necessarily in a negative way".[22] During his youth, Cole expressed an affinity for basketball and music, and served as a first-chair violinist for the Terry Sanford Orchestra until 2003.[18]

Cole began rapping at the age of twelve, and saw it as an ideal profession in 2000, when his mother purchased an ASR-X musical sampler as a Christmas gift.[18] During this period, Cole heightened emphasis on improving his production skills, later beginning initial production under the pseudonym Therapist.[23][24] Cole later collaborated with local group Bomm Sheltuh, rapping and producing as a member of the group.[25]

Cole can be seen in the crowd of the 2006 documentary Dave Chappelle's Block Party.[26]

Upon graduating high school with a 4.2

magna cum laude in 2007, with a 3.8 GPA.[18][30][31] Despite graduating, Cole would officially receive his degree during a homecoming concert in 2015, revealing that he had owed money for a library book, causing the university to hold back from granting him his degree.[32]

Cole later worked in various part-time jobs in Fayetteville, including a working ad salesman for a newspaper, a bill collector, a file clerk, and a kangaroo mascot at a skate rink.[18][33]

Musical career

1999–2008: Beginnings and early work

Logo used by J. Cole earlier in his career.

After becoming musically inspired by

Tupac and Eminem, Cole and his cousin worked on developing their basic understanding of rhyming and wordplay. As well as this, they began to learn how to interpolate storytelling within their lyrics.[34] By 14, Cole had various notebooks filled with song ideas, however, was unable to produce beats further than sampling. Cole's mother later purchased him the Roland TR-808 drum machine in order to further Cole's understanding of production. Over the next three years, he began posting songs on various internet forums under the moniker Blaza, but later switched to the name Therapist.[35]

Cole later expanded his production to create an entire CD's worth of instrumentals, and traveled to Roc the Mic Studio, hoping to play it for

Jay Z while he was in recording sessions for American Gangster. Cole waited for over three hours, before being dismissed by Jay Z.[36] Cole later used the CD as the backdrop for his debut mixtape, The Come Up
.

2009–2010: Mixtapes and Roc Nation signing

Main articles: The Warm Up and Friday Night Lights (mixtape)
Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2009.

J. Cole released his second mixtape,

Mos Def appeared on Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek's single, "Just Begun" for the follow-up of Reflection Eternal's album Train of Thought (2000), titled Revolutions Per Minute (2010).[39] Cole also appeared on B.o.B's mixtape May 25 (2010), on the song "Gladiators", produced by The Alchemist.[40]

Cole performing at South by Southwest
in 2010

In early 2010, Cole was chosen as one of

New Brunswick, NJ at Rutgers University's annual Rutgersfest. The tour also featured a stop at Syracuse University for a show with fellow rapper, Wiz Khalifa.[42] On March 31, he performed a new song titled "Who Dat" and released the song as a single on April 30, 2010.[43] Cole was also featured on Young Chris' song "Still The Hottest" as well as Miguel's debut single "All I Want Is You."[44] Additionally, Cole was featured on a track titled "We On", a song that failed to make the final track list for DJ Khaled's Victory LP.[45]

To celebrate the anniversary of the release of The Warm Up mixtape, J. Cole released a freestyle entitled "The Last Stretch" on June 15, 2010. On June 21 of that year, J. Cole premiered the music video to his first single "Who Dat" on the

Drake, Wale, and Omen
with most of the production being handled by Cole himself.

2011–2012: Cole World: The Sideline Story

Main article: Cole World: The Sideline Story
Cole performing in Toronto during Cole World... World Tour in 2011

Cole served as a

hit single, topping several music charts.[55]

On July 31, Cole took to Twitter to announce Any Given Sunday, reminiscent of

Ustream to update fans about the album and play a select few tracks that didn't make the final track list. On August 15, the music video for "Work Out" premiered on YouTube, Vevo, and 106 & Park. On August 22, Cole released his debut album's cover art, designed by Alex Haldi for Bestest Asbestos, whom Cole recorded a song for, titled "Killers", for Haldi's mixtape The Glorification of Gangster.[56] For the fourth installment on August 29, he released his debut album's track list, once again through Twitter.[57]

On August 30, after an unfinished version had previously leaked, "Can't Get Enough" featuring R&B singer Trey Songz was released as the album's second single. While in Barbados for his last performance as the official opening act for Rihanna's Loud Tour, Cole shot the music video for "Can't Get Enough" with Songz and Rihanna, who provided a cameo appearance.[58] The video, directed by Clifton Bell, was released on September 14, 2011. In addition, early on September 25, two days before his album's release, Cole released the music video for the iTunes bonus track "Daddy's Little Girl".

Cole World: The Sideline Story was released September 27, 2011, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with 218,000 copies in its first-week of sales.[59] As of December 2, 2011, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments and sales of 500,000 copies.[60] On February 7, 2012, the third and final single from Cole's debut album was released. The song, titled "Nobody's Perfect", features renowned female rapper Missy Elliott, marking her return to music. As of December 2016, the album had sold 855,000 copies in the United States.[61]

On October 24, 2011, during an interview with Hot 106's Rise & Grind morning show, Cole revealed he had begun working on his second studio album, with hopes of releasing it in June 2012. He also stated that the album would consist of songs that failed to make his debut, saying "I don't know how many, but I got songs that didn't make the last album that are automatically going to make this one," he said, revealing the release date: "June. End of June, maybe June."

MEN Arena, Manchester
.

2012–2013: Born Sinner and Truly Yours series

Main articles:
Truly Yours 2 (EP)

Cole was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2012

Flavour N'abania, Davido, and Aemo E'Face.[65][66]

On May 14, Cole announced that he was working on a collaborative album with

good kid, m.A.A.d city to reveal it.[68]

Cole performing during the What Dreams May Come Tour

On November 5, Cole revealed the title of his second album,

Born Sinner, as well as a scheduled release date of January 28, 2013, via Ustream.[69] On November 13, 2012, Cole released a promotional single for the album, titled "Miss America."[70] Cole stated that he hoped "Miss America" would shift music in a different direction, adding that he knew it wouldn't be a big radio hit. He elaborated further, saying, "To me, 'Miss America' shifts things a little bit, it changes the conversation, it takes it in a more aggressive direction, more raw, more social commentary... Any type of commentary is good compared to what a normal single is these days. That's my aim, is to shift culture slightly, change the conversation. Nobody expects that for your first single."[71]

On December 31, 2012, Cole revealed that

Power Trip" was released on February 14, 2013, marking Cole's second collaboration with R&B recording artist Miguel
.

Cole had announced a release date of June 25, 2013, for Born Sinner. However, when it was announced that Kanye West's

Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz.[74] Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, finishing approximately 30,000 copies short of Kanye West's Yeezus.[75] He released three more singles in support of the album, "Crooked Smile" featuring TLC, "Forbidden Fruit" featuring Kendrick Lamar, and "She Knows". As of December 2016, the album had sold 796,000 copies in the United States.[61]

2014–2016: 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Main article: 2014 Forest Hills Drive
Cole performing at Governor's Ball 2014, in New York City

On August 15, 2014, Cole released "Be Free" in response to the

shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Three days later, he visited the city in order to meet with protesters and activists who were gathered at the site of his shooting, discussing the civil unrest that was taking place within the city. He performed the track with an additional verse at the Late Show with David Letterman on December 10.[76]
On November 16, Cole released a video announcing that his third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, would be released on December 9.[77] The video featured footage regarding the album's composition, as well as revealed that the album's name was derived from the address of Cole's childhood home. He announced that the album would include no lead singles and have little promotion, but was supported by four promotional singles; "Apparently", "Wet Dreamz", "No Role Modelz", and "Love Yourz".[78] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 upon release, selling 353,000 copies in its first week.[79][80]

Cole announced the "Forest Hills Drive Tour" on February 13, 2015. The tour served as the backdrop for his first live album, Forest Hills Drive: Live. The album recorded during the Fayetteville shows of the tour, and was released on Cole's 31st birthday.[81] On March 31, 2014 Forest Hills Drive was certified platinum.[82] As of December 2016, the album had sold 1.24 million copies in the United States.[61] 2014 Forest Hills Drive won Top Rap Album at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards and Album of the Year at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards.[83] The album was nominated at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album. The single "Apparently'" was also nominated for Best Rap Performance.[84]

On December 15, 2015, Cole announced a documentary

Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[87] On January 28, 2016, Cole released Forest Hills Drive: Live as well as the music video for "Love Yourz", from concert film.[88][89]

2016–2017: 4 Your Eyez Only

Main article: 4 Your Eyez Only

On July 29, 2016,

Cleveland, Ohio, along with Big Sean and Chance the Rapper.[94] On November 8, 2016, Spillage Village released the official version of "Jermaine's Interlude", called "Can't Call It". The song features Cole, EarthGang, Bas and JID.[95]

4 Your Eyez Only Tour
in 2017

On December 1, 2016, the artwork and a track list for Cole's fourth album, titled

gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[105] On April 7, 2017, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[106]

On January 16, 2017, Cole surprisingly released a track titled, "

iTunes store as a single on January 18.[108] Cole announced the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour on February 21, 2017,[109] the tour included 62 dates across North America, Europe and Australia.[110] On March 24, 2017 HBO announced a documentary titled, J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only, the film aired April 15, 2017.[111]
The film was directed by Cole and Scott Lazer.[112] It is now available on YouTube.[113]

2018: KOD

Main article: KOD (album)

On April 16, 2018, J. Cole announced a surprise free event for fans at the

drug abuse, addiction, depression, and greed.[122]

In the United States, on the day of its release, KOD broke the previous record for

Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with one million album-equivalent units in the United States.[133]

Cole announced the

KOD Tour on May 8, 2018,[134] Young Thug, Jaden Smith, EarthGang and Kill Edward served as the supporting acts.[135] The tour will include 34 North American dates, starting in Miami, on August 9 and concluding in Boston, on October 10, 2018.[134] Cole performed "Intro" and "Friends" at the 2018 BET Awards on June 24, 2018. Singer Daniel Caesar performed part of "Intro" and the chorus to "Friends", rapper Wale was also part of the set.[136][137]

On August 7, 2018, Cole released a single titled, "

The Off Season, The Fall Off, and the Kill Edward project.[140]

2019: Revenge of the Dreamers III

Main article: Revenge of the Dreamers III

On January 6, 2019, Cole took to

The London", which would become the lead single from Thug's debut studio album, So Much Fun.[147]

On June 12, 2019, the first of two sets of dual singles from Revenge of the Dreamers III were released: "Down Bad" featuring Cole, JID, Bas, EarthGang, and Young Nudy,[148] and "Got Me" featuring Ari Lennox, Omen, Ty Dolla Sign, and Dreezy.[149] On July 1, 2019, the second set of dual singles from the album were released: "LamboTruck" featuring Cozz, Reason, and Childish Major[150] and "Costa Rica" featuring Bas, JID, Guapdad 4000, Reese Laflare, Jace, Mez, Smokepurpp, Buddy, and Ski Mask the Slump God.[151] Dreamville announced the album's release date on the same day and was selling limited merchandise on July 1, related to the album. On July 2, 2019, Dreamville Presents: REVENGE was released on the label's official YouTube account, a film documenting the album's recording sessions in Atlanta.[152]

Revenge of the Dreamers III debuted at number one on the US

Best Rap Performance. Cole's collaboration with 21 Savage "A Lot" received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, making this his first Grammy Award win.[154]

2020–present: The Off-Season and The Fall Off

Main article: The Off-Season

On June 16, 2020, J. Cole released his first song of 2020, "Snow on tha Bluff", a politically-charged track released soon after the murder of George Floyd that led to disagreements with and criticism from Noname and other rappers.[155][156][157] On July 23, 2020, Cole released a promotional EP titled Lewis Street featuring two new songs, "The Climb Back" and "Lion King on Ice".[158][159] The former later appeared on The Off-Season.

On December 29, 2020, Cole took to Instagram to post a photo where he documented a list titled, "The Fall Off Era". On the list crossed out, was features and Revenge of the Dreamers III. Also listed, but not crossed out was two projects, The Off-Season and It's a Boy, which he announced would be released ahead of The Fall Off. The caption of the post read: "I still got some goals I gotta check off for' I scram..."[160] On May 4, 2021, J. Cole officially revealed the release date and album artwork of The Off-Season, his sixth studio album. The album's lead single, "Interlude", was released on May 7.[161][162]

The Off-Season was released on May 14, 2021. The album was co-executively produced by

album-equivalent units in its first week, earning Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country.[163] Four songs from The Off-Season debuted in the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with "My Life" (at 2), "Amari" (at 5), "Pride Is the Devil" (at 7), and "95 South" (at 8). "Interlude" debuted at number eight the previous week giving the album five top ten singles.[164]

On September 21, 2021, J. Cole released a freestyle titled "Heaven's EP", remixing the beat of "Pipe Down" from Drake's Certified Lover Boy.[165][166] On March 31, 2022, the song later appeared on the Dreamville compilation D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape, with Cole also appearing on the songs "Stick" and "Freedom of Speech".[167]

On April 5, 2024, J. Cole surprise-released Might Delete Later.[168]

Basketball career

Cole played

NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game.[170] In 2013, Cole told Sports Illustrated, "Sports is where it started for me. It parallels my life. Rap is such a competitive thing. That's why I have to watch sports. I got to keep up. It's my life in just another form."[171]

On July 20, 2020, Cole released an article for The Players' Tribune, writing about his goals after graduating college to eventually playing professional basketball saying "if I can blow up in the next three years, that means I'll only be 27. That still might give me enough time to train and pursue a professional basketball career. I'll work hard enough to go play overseas and then try to work my way to the NBA."[172] On July 31, 2020, Cole released his debut signature shoe in collaboration with Puma called the PUMA RS-Dreamer.[173] In August 2020, it was also reported by Master P that Cole was training to tryout for the NBA.[174]

In September 2022, J. Cole was named as the cover athlete for NBA 2K23 on the Dreamer Edition, and was featured in the game as well as a character in the game's "MyCareer" mode. Cole said in a press release, "NBA 2K has long been a place to discover new musical talent through their game and continues to be a gold standard for showcasing all things basketball culture. It's been an amazing journey to not only appear on a cover of this year's game, but to be part of the MyCareer storyline, soundtrack and bring the Dreamer brand into NBA 2K."[175][176]

Patriots Basketball Club (2021)

On May 10, 2021, Cole signed a contract with the Rwanda-based Patriots Basketball Club in the Basketball Africa League.[177] Cole was also featured on the cover of the American basketball magazine SLAM, for their May 2021 issue.[178] Cole made his professional debut on May 16 against the Rivers Hoopers, finishing with three points, three rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes.[179] In three games with the team, he scored five points, had three assists and five rebounds in 45 minutes of gameplay. He was only under contract for a minimum of three games. He left the team after playing the three games.[180]

Scarborough Shooting Stars (2022)

On May 19, 2022, Cole signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[181] On June 8, 2022, in a social media interview released by the Shooting Stars, it was announced that Cole would take an indefinite leave from the team to fulfill his concert tour commitments. In 4 games with the Shooting Stars, Cole averaged 2.4 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.4 assists, while shooting 50% from 3-point range.

Career statistics

BAL

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021 Patriots BBC 3 0 15.2 .286 .000 1.000 1.7 1.0 .3 .3 1.7

Artistic influences

Cole has cited several hip-hop artists as influencing his rapping style, including

Work Out".[186] As a response to this record, Nas came out with the song "Made Nas Proud" shortly after.[187]

In 2014, in an interview with Angie Martinez, Cole listed Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas and Jay-Z as his top four rappers of all time, with André 3000 and Eminem being a toss-up for fifth.[188]

Controversies

Puff Daddy

In August 2013, Cole and Puff Daddy were reportedly involved in an altercation at a 2013 MTV Video Music Awards after party in New York City.[189] Reports said the incident started when Puff tried to confront rapper Kendrick Lamar over the "King of New York" claim in his "Control" verse.[189] Puff allegedly attempted to pour a drink on Lamar, and Cole intervened. The two started arguing and Cole and Puff allegedly got into an altercation, which then led to problems between their respective crews. After a brief scuffle, both crews separated.[189] Ibrahim Hamad, a close friend of Cole's and president of Dreamville Records took to Twitter to address the rumors saying: "The Internet is a crazy place you niggaz reporting shit with no facts, Cole ain't get thrown out no party and he damn sure aint get beat up", he continued saying, "Ain't gon go into details about last night but get the facts right first before you rush to report some shit for some extra blog clicks".[189] A few months after the incident, Cole and Puff allegedly squashed the beef when both were seen in a video promoting Revolt, joking about the incident.[190]

Reactions to "False Prophets"

Upon the release of Eyez documentary in 2016, the songs "Everybody Dies" and "False Prophets" caused controversy within the

shots at rapper Kanye West, due to Cole's referencing to West's altering public perception by the media and fans; as well as Kanye's recent hospitalization. Many also presumed that the second verse was directed at rapper Wale, with Cole saying that despite Wale's fourth album receiving fairly positive critical and commercial success, Wale remains misunderstood and slighted by some of his peers.[193] On December 3, Wale released a track, called "Groundhog Day" as a response to "False Prophets",[194] and the pair were spotted together in Raleigh, North Carolina at a North Carolina State University basketball game later that day.[195] Cole spoke on "False Prophets" in an interview with The New York Times
, he said:

Rappers rap about other rappers all the time—subliminal insult, direct attack—but rarely from a place of love. "That speaks to the state of us as a people," he said. "For so long my mind state was, I have to show how much better than the next man I am through these bars. Who's the best? Let me prove it. And it's just like, damn, I'm really feeding into a cycle of keeping black people down, I'm really feeding into that.[196]

Lil Pump

In April 2018, rapper

Vulture interview that "It's really a 'shoe fits' situation—several people can wear that shoe."[198] Lil Pump reacted to the song hours after the album's release via Instagram saying, "Wow, you get so much props. You dissed a 17 year old, lame ass jit."[199] Later that day during a concert in Atlanta, Smokepurrp, along with his fans erupted in a chant of "Fuck J. Cole."[200] According to Cole, the target of the song is more general. He said it takes aim at what he sees as the cartoon version of hip-hop, he explained: "If you exclude the top three rappers in the game, the most popping rappers all are exaggerated versions of black stereotypes. Extremely tatted up. Colorful hair. Flamboyant. Brand names. It's caricatures, and still the dominant representation of black people, on the most popular entertainment format for black people, period."[201] On May 4, 2018, as Cole was performing at JMBLYA festival in Dallas, he performed "1985", cutting off the backing track so he could rap his verse a cappella. The crowd erupted in chants of "Fuck Lil Pump" and "Fuck 6ix9ine." Cole immediately shut down the chants telling the crowd, "Don't do that."[202] Cole performed "1985" during his Rolling Loud Festival performance on May 11, 2018, in Miami. During the performance Lil Pump was seen dancing to the song near the stage.[203] On May 25, after Rolling Loud, J. Cole and Lil Pump sat down for an hour-long interview indicating that a supposed beef between the two is over. Cole asked Pump about his "Fuck J. Cole" comments in his music and social media. Pump responds by claiming he had seen his fans commenting it on social media and didn't know why. "But now I kinda get it," he says. "We make different types of music, so people, like... People just like doing that shit." He continues, "It wasn't even serious... I fuck with your shit. It's hard."[204]

Noname

In May 2020, in the midst of the George Floyd protests, rapper Noname made a tweet panning rappers who discussed the struggles of black people in their music but had yet to publicly speak out on social media regarding the protests or Black Lives Matter. The tweet read:

"Poor black folks all over the country are putting their bodies on the line in protest for our collective safety and y’all favorite top selling rappers not even willing to put a tweet up. niggas whole discographies be about black plight and they no where to be found".[205]

Many assumed her tweet was aimed at Cole and Kendrick Lamar, both of whom had yet to post on social media about the protests at the time of her tweet.

Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment's Surf album.[211]

Business ventures

Dreamville Records

Main article: Dreamville Records

During the composition of The Come Up, Cole started his own record label in early 2007 with current label president Ibrahim Hamad. Cole sought for an avenue to release his own music, while Hamad yearned to start a record label, prompting the two to team up to form Dreamville Records.[212] The label is currently distributed by Interscope Records.[213]

The logo of Cole's Dreamville Records imprint

Cole,

Elite, Ron Gilmore,[220] Cedric Brown,[221] and Meez.[222] Dreamville Records has released nine albums, with three certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA).

The Dreamville Foundation

In October 2011, Cole established The Dreamville Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation says that it was "created to 'bridge the gap' between the worlds of opportunity and the urban youth" of Cole's hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. With volunteers, the Foundation conducts philanthropic activities, such as an annual "Back To School Supply Giveaway" to provide supplies to schoolchildren.[223] The Foundation also launched a book club for young men and sponsored "The Nobody's Perfect Writing Contest and Mother's Day Brunch" for students. It sponsors an annual weekend of Fayetteville community events called the "Dreamville Weekend" that features a discussion with the Young Men's Book Club and Appreciation Dinner and a Career Day panel of African-American professionals in a variety of fields.[224]

In 2014, Cole purchased his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, for $120,000 through the Dreamville Foundation. The home had been repossessed from his mother years earlier, while Jermaine was attending college in New York. His plan is to turn the house into a homestead for single mothers and their children to live rent-free.[225]

Tidal

In March 2015,

Madonna, Daft Punk, deadmau5, and Nicki Minaj.[227]

Dreamville Festival

On April 27, 2018, J. Cole announced the Dreamville Festival, the festival featuring local music, culture, food and art, and also include a mix of up-and-comers and national acts. It is expected to be an annual festival.

Mez.[229] The Dreamville Festival plans to donate proceeds to the Dorothea Dix Park Convervancy and the Dreamville Foundation.[230]

Fashion

In February 2020, J. Cole announced a multi-year footwear and apparel partnership with Puma as an ambassador for the brand. According to the global director of Puma, Cole is involved in product creation, marketing campaigns and cultural guidance.[231] With the announcement, Puma and Cole released a short film for the reimagined "Sky Dreamer" shoes, which debuted during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.[232]

On July 31, 2020, PUMA and J. Cole released their debut collaboration shoe, the PUMA RS-Dreamer. Cole commented on the signature shoe saying: "Over the years, basketball shoes have progressed greatly in their level of technology and comfort but have strayed too far away from designs stylish enough for cultural relevancy. The Dreamer hopes to change that reality. The highest level of on-court performance meets the highest level of aesthetic design for daily wear. Once again, you can hoop in the same shoes you wore outside."[233] The launch of the shoe coincided with the restart of the 2019–20 NBA season.[234]

Personal life

In a January 2016 interview with director Ryan Coogler, Cole revealed that he was married.[235] His wife, Melissa Heholt, who met Cole while they were students at St. John’s University, is the Executive Director of the Dreamville Foundation.[236][237][238][239] Also in a May 2018 interview with radio host Angie Martinez, Cole stated that he and his wife have a son together.[240] In 2019, he publicly spoke about his son.[241] On July 20, 2020, Cole revealed he has two children.[242]

Discography

Main articles: J. Cole discography and J. Cole production discography

Studio albums

Concert tours

Headlining

Co-headlining

Supporting act

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role
2015 J. Cole: Road to Homecoming[256] Himself
Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming[257]
2016 Eyez[258]
2017 J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only[112]
Raising Bertie[259] Executive producer
2018 Out of Omaha[260]
2019
Dreamville Presents: REVENGE
 		Himself, executive producer
2021 Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by J. Cole

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