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J. Cole has called for a boycott of the NFL amid ongoing tension in the U.S. The 32-year-old rap star has come out in support of his close friend and other American football players who have taken a knee during the national anthem in protest against racism, with Cole advocating a boycott of the sports…

J. Cole and Wale proved that there is still a viable market for new hip-hop stars with the release of their latest albums. J. Cole’s Born Sinner and Wale’s Gifted both spent time at the top of the charts this summer and sold well considering today’s music climate. It was fitting that the two collaborated…

J. Cole finally releases the official music video to “Crooked Smile,” featuring TLC, which is featured on his latest album, Born Sinner. Enjoy!

Did Diddy and J. Cole fight at a VMAs afterparty? After a story broke Monday that two hip-hop stars came to blows after the 2013 VMAs, both rappers responded on Twitter. According to an eyewitness, a fight broke out between Diddy and J. Cole at the Sean John head’s Ciroc Amaretto afterparty in New York…

Count on Drake to support his friend, J. Cole, on album release day. Roc Nation rapper J. Cole released Born Sinner, which is going head-to-head with Kanye West‘s artistic masterpiece, Yeezus. While many fans buy a copy or two in order to show support, Cole’s friend, Drake, took a trip to Best Buy, and bought…

J. Cole’s “Let Nas Down” reveals how the artist struggled to create a radio hit during the making of his first album. In the midst of creating a radio hit, J. Cole believes he went away from his heart and disappointed his idol, Nas. The song received great feedback after the release of his latest…

Hip-hop is kicking off what looks to be a rap-dominated summer

In April, it was revealed that J. Cole’s mentor, Jay-Z, would be teaming up with Justin Timberlake for a concert that would cost up to $250 per ticket. Many fans and artists, including Kid Rock, spoke out against the outrageously high ticket prices. One week before the release of his sophomore album, Born Sinner, J.…

In anticipation of J. Cole’s sophomore album, “Born Sinner,” due to drop next week, check out 10 things you didn’t know about the Roc Nation artist. – ruthie hawkins

J. Cole was the latest artist to have his album leaked weeks before the scheduled released. After holding a listening session for Born Sinner on June 6 in New York, the album became available online. J. Cole decided to offer a stream of the entire album 10 days before its scheduled release. Listen to J.…

J. Cole played host for fans in New York City while live-streaming his new album

Black Hippy star Kendrick Lamar and Roc Nation rapper J. Cole have a mutual respect and admiration for each other.

J. Cole allegedly has a song about letting one of his musical heroes down

J. Cole teams up with Miguel for the official music video for “Power Trip.” Born Sinner hits stores June 25.

J. Cole has revealed that his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ”Born Sinner,” won’t be ready in time to make the January 28th release date.