United States - RAP

J. Cole

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#142

Followers

54.8 M

Digital presence

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Age41 yearsbirthday in January
Born inFayetteville, North CarolinaUnited States
Active since200719 years active
Country of originUnited States

Biography

J. Cole, whose real name is Jermaine Lamarr Cole, is an American rapper and record producer born on January 28, 1985, at a military base in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, internationally recognized for his unique rap style that combines introspective and socially conscious lyrics with innovative productions. Son of an African American U.S. Army veteran and a white American postal worker, he moved with his mother and older brother to Fayetteville, North Carolina, when he was eight months old, establishing the foundation for his future success and demonstrating his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. His father abandoned the family during his childhood, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. From an early age, J. Cole showed interest in rap, beginning to write lyrics at the age of 12 and producing his own music at 15, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. He was part of the local group Bomm Sheltuh under the pseudonym "Therapist", consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In 2007, he released his first mixtape, "The Come Up", which attracted the attention of the music industry, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. In 2009, he signed with Roc Nation, Jay-Z's record label, and released two additional mixtapes: "The Warm Up" (2009) and "Friday Night Lights" (2010), consolidating his reputation in the hip-hop scene and his global success. His debut album, "Cole World: The Sideline Story" (2011), debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, consolidating his continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. This was followed by "Born Sinner" (2013), "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (2014), "4 Your Eyez Only" (2016), "KOD" (2018), and "The Off-Season" (2021), all reaching number one on the charts, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. Among his most notable singles are "Work Out", "Power Trip" (with Miguel), and "Crooked Smile" (with TLC), consolidating his global success and cultural impact. His albums have been recognized by critics and have solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary rap, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. Beyond his musical career, J. Cole has ventured into professional basketball, consolidating his cultural impact and influence on contemporary music and culture. In May 2021, he made his debut with the Rwanda Patriots BBC team in the Basketball Africa League, fulfilling his dream of playing professional basketball, consolidating his continued success and ability to explore new projects while maintaining his authenticity. In his first game, he scored three points, grabbed three rebounds, and made two assists in 17 minutes of play, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In his personal life, J. Cole is married to Melissa Heholt, whom he met while both were studying at St. John's University, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. The couple has two children, consolidating his continued success and ability to maintain a balance between his career and personal life. J. Cole has sold millions of records worldwide and has been recognized for his cultural impact, his ability to reinvent himself, and for maintaining a close relationship with his fans, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. His influence transcends music, establishing himself as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as one of the most successful and influential rappers of his generation. J. Cole continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of rap and music in general, establishing himself as one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation, with a career that has demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using his platform to create a positive impact on the world.

Official site · www.dreamville.com/artist/cole

Main genre

RAP

Main subgenres

southern hip hopconscious rapboom bap rap

Profile

Date of birth
January 28, 1985
City of birth
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Country of birth
United States

Also known as

Jermaine Lamarr ColeCole WorldKill EdwardHollywood ColeジェイコールCole傑寇J ColeJermaine ColeJermaine L. ColeJermaine Lamarr Colej.cole
1985Born
2007Debut
2009First recorded concert
2026Today

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Awards & Nominations

02Won
35Nominations
6%Win rate
2 wins out of 35 nominations4 different ceremonies
BET2024
Best Collaboration
Won
Billboard2015
Top Rap Album
Won
35 of 35 recognitions
20262 nominations
BETNominated
Album of the Year
The Fall-Off
BETNominated
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
20241 win · 5 nom.
BETWon
Best Collaboration
All My Life
BETNominated
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
BETNominated
Video of the Year
All My Life
BETNominated
Video of the Year
First Person Shooter
BETNominated
Viewer's Choice Award
All My Life
20232 nominations
BETNominated
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
BillboardNominated
Top Rap Song
All My Life

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