Real Name: Jermaine Lamarr Cole

Aliases: Young Simba, Hollywood Cole, Middle Child, Moe Dee, The Therapist

BORN:

Jan 28, 1985

AGE:

39

NET WORTH:

$60M

HEIGHT:

6'2

BIO

J. Cole emerged as one of the leading rappers of the 2010s and never looked back. After being signed as the first-ever artist signed to JAY-Z’s Roc Nation (and appearing on 2009’s ‘The Blueprint 3’), he embarked on a remarkable album run, with 2021’s ‘The Off-Season’ marking a historic feat by breaking Spotify's one-day streaming record with 62 million streams. In 2015, his Dreamville Records partnered with Interscope, which was recently highlighted at the 62nd Grammy Awards with a Best Rap Album nomination for the ‘Revenge Of The Dreamers III’ compilation album.

PROPS

Released 6 straight Billboard 200 No. 1 Albums
Released 5 straight platinum albums + 2020 Dreamville compilation ‘Revenge Of The Dreamers III’
Founded Dreamville Records in 2007 (partnered with Interscope in 2014)
Won a 2020 Grammy Award for Best Rap Song (“A Lot" with 21 Savage)
Signed a multi-year deal with Puma in 2020
Played professional basketball for the Rwanda Patriots in the Basketball Africa League

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Top J. Cole Questions

Who is J. Cole married to?

In 2015, J. Cole married his longtime girlfriend Melissa Heholt.

Does J. Cole have kids?

Yes. He and his wife share two sons.

How many times has J. Cole gone platinum with no features?

Three times: ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ (2014), ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ (2016), ‘KOD’ (2018).

Did J. Cole go to college?

Yes. While pursuing his rap + hoop dreams, J. Cole graduated from St. John’s University magna cum laude in 2007 with a degree in communications.

Did J. Cole play professional basketball?

Yes. In 2021, J. Cole signed a 3-game contract with the Basketball Africa League's Rwanda Patriots and recorded five points, three assists and five rebounds in 45 minutes of play.

Is J. Cole also kiLL Edward?

Yes. J. Cole introduced his alter-ego kiLL Edward on his 2018 album ‘KOD’ using voice distortion and specializing in background singing.

J. Cole

Real name: Jermaine Lamarr Cole

Aliases: Young Simba, Hollywood Cole, Middle Child, Moe Dee, The Therapist

J. Cole Reveals Unlikely Albums That Inspired '2014 Forest Hills Drive'

J. Cole Reveals Unlikely Albums That Inspired '2014 Forest Hills Drive'

News | Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 AM PST

J. Cole Releases 8 New Bonus Songs For ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ 10th Anniversary

J. Cole Releases 8 New Bonus Songs For ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ 10th Anniversary

News | Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 PM PST

J. Cole Recalls Playing Nas 'Let Nas Down' During 'Divine' Encounter

J. Cole Recalls Playing Nas 'Let Nas Down' During 'Divine' Encounter

News | Dec 6, 2024, 7:00 AM PST

J. Cole Apologized To NBA Champion Shane Battier For Years-Old Diss

J. Cole Apologized To NBA Champion Shane Battier For Years-Old Diss

News | Dec 5, 2024, 5:00 PM PST

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J. Cole Breaks Down Crying At Song About His Stepdad: 'I Can Hear The Hurt'

J. Cole Breaks Down Crying At Song About His Stepdad: 'I Can Hear The Hurt'

News | Dec 4, 2024, 4:00 AM PST

J. Cole Debuts More Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Collabs, Reflects On 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'

J. Cole Debuts More Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Collabs, Reflects On 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'

News | Dec 3, 2024, 4:20 AM PST

J. Cole Recalls Confronting JAY-Z Over Drake Collab Suggestion: 'I Was Hot'

J. Cole Recalls Confronting JAY-Z Over Drake Collab Suggestion: 'I Was Hot'

News | Dec 2, 2024, 5:00 AM PST

J. Cole Announces MSG Show To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

J. Cole Announces MSG Show To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

News | Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM PST

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J. Cole Rereleasing '2014 Forest Hills Drive' With Unreleased Songs For 10th Anniversary

J. Cole Rereleasing '2014 Forest Hills Drive' With Unreleased Songs For 10th Anniversary

News | Nov 29, 2024, 11:30 AM PST

J. Cole Reveals The Song That Won JAY-Z's Approval: 'That Was A Moment For Me'

J. Cole Reveals The Song That Won JAY-Z's Approval: 'That Was A Moment For Me'

News | Nov 28, 2024, 12:00 PM PST