Rolling Out

J. Cole reflects on winning JAY-Z’s powerful approval

J. Cole, now firmly established as one of the leading voices in hip-hop alongside peers like Drake and Kendrick Lamar, began his journey with the goal of leaving a lasting impact on the genre. Signed ...
Rolling Out

J. Cole walks away from negative energy in studio

Within the pristine walls of recording studios, where hit records are born and artistic visions come to life, the atmosphere plays a pivotal role in shaping creative output. The modern music industry, ...
Hypebeast

J. Cole Announces New Limited Audio Series 'Inevitable'

J. Cole has taken to Instagram to announce a new project. The artist calls it a new “limited audio series” titled Inevitable, featuring unreleased music and J. Cole’s personal anecdotes of his career.
The Grio

J. Cole’s ‘Inevitable’ is an audio series every aspiring creative should listen to

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Allow me to address the lightskinned elephant in the room: I have been ...
Complex

Where’s Cole? A History of J. Cole Popping Up in Random Places

That “purpose and path” has led Cole to be found on multiple occasions amongst the people rather than ensnared in legacy-defining beef. Fans and civilians alike have happened upon the easily ...
The Fayetteville Observer

'He still considers home a safe space': J. Cole can't seem to get enough of Fayetteville

Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole has been spotted frequently in his hometown of Fayetteville in 2025. Cole visited several local businesses, including CRU Lounge, Waffle House and Cross Creek Mall. He ...