Now that Lil Wayne has paid his debt to society after serving a year at Riker’s Island, it would be a safe bet to believe he’s primed to resume his role as the captain of the Young Money ship. With his return as leader and ascension of Nicki Minaj — the self-proclaimed black Barbie — to pop icon status, Drake is now starting to look like the third most appealing member on the team.
With his new lieutenant status all but assured, is it possible for another young rapper to step up and take his place as the can’t-miss rising star? Well, if you’re at all familiar with the mixtape circuit, then you’d know that Roc Nation’s J. Cole appears both ready and able to snatch Drake’s young gun crown. Not only does the North Carolina native carry the Jay-Z endorsement card in his back pocket, but he also raps with a hunger reminiscent of his mentor’s first classic album (Reasonable Doubt).
As music lovers await the release of J. Cole’s debut album, the rapper continues to release songs to keep the audience intrigued by his seemingly limitless talent. Here’s a trailer for what can only be describe as another calculated step towards making Drizzy Drake an afterthought. –dewayne rogers
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