J. Cole Announces He & His Wife Melissa Heholt Are Expecting Their Second Child Through His Song ‘Sacrifices’

J. Cole Announces He & His Wife Melissa Heholt Are Expecting Their Second Child Through His Song ‘Sacrifices’

J. Cole and his wife Melissa Heholt are ready for baby number two! The “Lights Please” rapper revealed that he and his wife are expecting their second child together. People reports that Cole used his latest Dreamville album, Revenge Of The Dreamers III, to share his joy with his fans. In the final song of […]

J. Cole Opens Up About Being Shut Out From The Grammys And Not Having Features On His Albums

J. Cole Opens Up About Being Shut Out From The Grammys And Not Having Features On His Albums

Rapper J. Cole discussed his career and legacy with GQ magazine in a rare interview. The musician also appeared on the cover of the same issue. The “Middle Child” artist spoke to the magazine before performing at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in February, which took place in his home state of North Carolina. According […]

J. Cole Will Reportedly Drop New Album Next Week: ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

J. Cole Will Reportedly Drop New Album Next Week: ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

J. Cole is reportedly releasing a follow-up to his impressive 2014 album Forest Hills Drive. The album, 4 Your Eyez Only, is set to be released next week, but you can pre-order it on iTunes now. Rapper J. Cole has been surprisingly silent in the music world this last year. After his five-part HBO miniseries […]

Rihanna And J. Cole Rumored To Be Working On A Collaboration As ‘R9’ Album Rumors Resurface

Rihanna And J. Cole Rumored To Be Working On A Collaboration As ‘R9’ Album Rumors Resurface

Rihanna may be busy touring for the final leg of her “Anti World Tour,” but it looks like the “This Is What You Came For” songstress may already have some new music on the way for eager fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHCkcXnjBiq/?taken-by=mdollas11&hl=en Earlier this year, Rihanna was rumored to be working on a new album after producer Cardo […]

‘Good Cops’ Versus Good People As Cops: The Difference

‘Good Cops’ Versus Good People As Cops: The Difference

There’s a real discussion on the table over the term “good cops.” Here are a few notable perspectives to consider. “Good cops,” do they exist? Or are they “good people” charged with the task of maintaining a broken system? As can be seen from recent headlines, cops have been recorded stepping above — or below […]

Kendrick Lamar Focusing On Reebok Collaboration Over New Music

Kendrick Lamar Focusing On Reebok Collaboration Over New Music

Kendrick Lamar has a big fanbase that has been waiting for the next big step from the rapper, and that is a collaboration with J. Cole, but at this stage, it looks like fans might have to wait even longer for the collaboration as Kendrick Lamar’s legal battles will prevent the album from happening any […]

Nia Long Says J. Cole Is ‘Not Too Young’ For Her — The Internet Reacts

Nia Long Says J. Cole Is ‘Not Too Young’ For Her — The Internet Reacts

Since the ’90s, rappers and hip-hop artists have been dropping actress Nia Long’s name in their songs. At this point, it’s almost an honor to include Long’s name in your song. Last year, Grammy nominee J. Cole joined the long list of rappers who love Nia by dropping her name in his song, “No Role […]

J. Cole’s HBO Concert: Full ‘Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming’ Video Hits YouTube [Video]

J. Cole’s HBO Concert: Full ‘Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming’ Video Hits YouTube [Video]

The fans of J. Cole know why videos like the below-titled “J. Cole – Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming (Full Concert)” are gaining views on YouTube, and why Cole’s “Homecoming” HBO concert was a trending topic on Twitter on Saturday, the day it premiered. Warning: The below full concert video contains language that might be offensive […]

J. Cole Allegedly Tried To Hookup With Uganda TV Personality, Rapper Gets Put On Blast

J. Cole Allegedly Tried To Hookup With Uganda TV Personality, Rapper Gets Put On Blast

A Ugandan radio and TV host is at the receiving end of an online backlash after sharing she rejected J. Cole’s request for a “private time.” Flavia Tumusiime, a popular radio, TV personality and actress in Uganda, claimed J. Cole, an award-winning rapper, wanted to spend some alone time with their first meeting. In her […]

Kendrick Lamar And J. Cole Working On ‘Reminiscing’ Project: An End To Gang Violence?

Kendrick Lamar And J. Cole Working On ‘Reminiscing’ Project: An End To Gang Violence?

The Kendrick Lamar/J. Cole project, for now, is just rumor. However, neither side has come forth in denial. Drake and Future’s mixtape situation was similar. Could it influence the youth in a different way? It started out as a rumor, but word travels faster than ever via the internet. Next thing you know, What a […]

J. Cole Solidifies Streak Of Hip Hop Dominance

J. Cole Solidifies Streak Of Hip Hop Dominance

J. Cole has had nothing but a string of good news. His dominance over hip hop continues. J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive is now platinum, which fulfills a prophecy J. Cole announced in a 2009 rap lyric. Hot New Hip Hop reported on the connection between an earlier J. Cole song and the way […]

Is J. Cole Poised To Be Hip-Hop’s Savior?

Is J. Cole Poised To Be Hip-Hop’s Savior?

J. Cole mesmerized a Dallas crowd on the southern portion of his Forest Hills Drive Tour at Gexa Energy Pavilion on Sunday night. The crowd bopped along as Cole went through cuts from his new release and some oldies from his mixtapes. Cole’s star is rising like wildfire. In an art form which thrives on […]

J Cole $1 Concert Almost Causes Riot in Dallas

J Cole $1 Concert Almost Causes Riot in Dallas

J Cole announced he would hold a $1 concert through a Twitter post at 5:03 p.m. today. Once fans discovered the location, they gathered at The House of Blues in Dallas shortly afterwards. This may not have been the brightest move on J Cole’s part. It’s not because he isn’t a big draw. It’s because […]

J Cole Takes Home Top Rap Album Award At The Billboard Music Awards

J Cole Takes Home Top Rap Album Award At The Billboard Music Awards

J Cole is currently basking in the cool glow of winning Top Rap Album at the Billboard Music Awards. Cole’s third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, is his first true solo effort. It’s a unique milestone in hip hop for having no guest artists featured on any of the songs. The album was released December […]

‘Wet Dreamz’ Video By J. Cole: Other Puppy-Loving Rappers Could Take Note [Video]

‘Wet Dreamz’ Video By J. Cole: Other Puppy-Loving Rappers Could Take Note [Video]

The new video called “Wet Dreamz” by J. Cole (Warning: NSFW language in the video) is certainly causing so much buzz online that it’s currently a trending topic on Twitter. Even if it isn’t an ode to abstinence, at least it does reveal all the angst — or most of — and nervousness that can […]

Bustin’ Rhymes With A Baccalaureate: Rapper J. Cole Gets His Diploma At A Concert

Bustin’ Rhymes With A Baccalaureate: Rapper J. Cole Gets His Diploma At A Concert

It was the stuff of Seinfeld at its peak. Rapper and producer J. Cole, known to family and close friends as Jermaine Cole, couldn’t collect his diploma back in 2007 upon completion of his coursework at St. John’s University in Queens, New York. And believe it or not, it was all because of a single […]

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Is Certified Gold

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Is Certified Gold

Kendrick Lamar is on a roll and not planning to stop any time soon. Just three weeks after the surprise release of To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick’s album is certified gold. With over 500,000 units sold, To Pimp a Butterfly is Kendrick’s second gold album, according to Vibe. This past week on the market was […]

Why J. Cole Is The First Rapper To Go Platinum In Over 25 Years Without Features

Why J. Cole Is The First Rapper To Go Platinum In Over 25 Years Without Features

J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive, has been certified platinum after selling over one million copies according to Vibe. Reportedly, the album sold over 300,000 copies in the first week and over 500,000 copies in the first month. Since then, J. Cole’s third album has produced two singles which have graced the Billboard Hot 100 […]

J. Cole To Provide Free Housing For Single Mothers

J. Cole To Provide Free Housing For Single Mothers

2014 Forest Hills Drive was not only the latest album for J. Cole, but it was also his childhood home. It was the same home that his single mother lost when they were growing up, the one that he bought back when he began making money. It’s also the same house the J. Cole is […]

J. Cole And Fiance ‘Wedding Plans In Full Swing’

J. Cole And Fiance ‘Wedding Plans In Full Swing’

Reports surfaced a couple of weeks ago that J. Cole had proposed to longtime girlfriend, Melissa Heholt. But now it seems that the couple has confirmed, albeit without speaking a word. Heholt, J. Cole’s fiancee, was seen at L’Fay Bridal in New York City, an upscale wedding vendor. The upscale wedding planner was tagged in […]

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