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J Cole performs during 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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J. Cole Says He Was Only Able to Play One Game With Chinese Basketball League Due to Visa Issues

Cole only played for eight minutes during one game with the Nanjing Monkey Kings.

Joe Price21 days ago
(L-R) Drake, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.
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Drake Was Supposed to Perform at Same Dreamville Fest Where J. Cole Apologized to Kendrick Lamar

Cole also wanted to Kendrick to appear as a special guest at the 2024 festival in North Carolina.

Will Lavin38 days ago
(L-R) J. Cole, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
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J. Cole Has 'Love' for Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Says K. Dot Apology Came Hour Before Dreamville Set

The North Carolina rapper has spoken candidly about the fallout of the 'Big Three' and the part he played in it.

Will Lavin45 days ago
J Cole attends the Trunk Sale Atlanta After Party on February 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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J. Cole Teases What's Next After Finishing His Trunk Sale Tour: 'Time to Step Out My Comfort Zone'

Cole also thanked fans for showing love ahead of his tour in support of 'The Fall-Off.'

Joe Price54 days ago
J. Cole, with dreadlocks, hugs Ari Lennox on stage. Both are smiling warmly.
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Ari Lennox Reflects on Leaving Dreamville, Says J. Cole 'Changed My Life'

The R&B singer reflects on tensions around her song “Smoke,” regrets addressing the situation publicly, and credits J. Cole for elevating her career.

Mark Elibert59 days ago
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J. Cole performing on stage, sitting with a microphone, wearing a black shirt and shorts, illuminated by stage lights. He was celebrating '2014 Forest Hills Drive', his classic third album.
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J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Drive': How Well Do You Know the Classic Album?

J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Drive' is one of the best rap albums of the 21st century. Take the quiz and find out how well you really know the album.

Collage of J. Cole performing, wearing different outfits, with dynamic poses and expressive gestures. Two of the J. Cole's are holding a microphone.
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The 30 Best J. Cole Songs

J. Cole has built one of rap's most consistent catalogs, spanning platinum albums, standout singles, and memorable guest verses and loosies. With 'The Fall Off' just released, now's a good time to look at the best songs of his career.

edwinortiz73 days ago
J. Cole, who has released albums like 2014 Forest Hills Drive and The Fall Off, performing on stage, wearing a white jersey and holding a microphone, with a smoky purple background.
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What's the Best J. Cole Album? Here's How Complex Readers Voted

With the release of 'The Fall Off,' we asked Complex readers to vote on J. Cole's best album. The results might surprise you.

A collage of J. Cole in various outfits and poses, showcasing different stages of his career. Each stage represents another J. Cole album, from 'Born Sinner' to 'The Fall Off.'
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J. Cole's Projects, Ranked Worst to Best

What is J. Cole's best project? What is his worst? From 'The Come Up' to 'The Off-Season' to '2014 Forest Hills Drive,' we rank all of J. Cole's projects.

Jordan Rose81 days ago
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 6: J. Cole performs onstage during the 2025 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 6, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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J. Cole To Sell ‘The Fall Off’ Physicals Out of His Trunk: ‘Catch Me Outside’

Cole will even bring along his old Honda Civic to pull up on fans.

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: J. Cole performs during the 2025 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 06, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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J. Cole Surprises Fans at Fayetteville 'The Fall-Off' Listening Event

The two-time Grammy winner pulled up to his hometown to celebrate among fans.

J. Cole sits on train tracks, wearing a striped jacket, denim shorts, and sneakers. Trees and a trailer are in the background. This is a photo from The Fall Off, which might be his last album.
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Is J. Cole Really Saying Goodbye with ‘The Fall Off’?

J. Cole's 'The Fall Off' is a sprawling double-disc that feels like a swan song and a career-spanning statement. But is it truly his last album?

J. Cole with dreadlocks sitting on train tracks, wearing a striped jacket and denim shorts, with a contemplative expression.
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J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off,' Intended to Be His Last Album, Is Here: Listen Now

Per Cole, his latest project is “a double album made with intentions to be” his last.

J. Cole, who has dreadlocks, is wearing a striped jacket and denim shorts. He sits pensively on train tracks. His next album is 'The Fall Off' and he's been working on it for about a decade.
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Inside J. Cole’s 'The Fall-Off:' Everything We Know About the New Album

J. Cole’s new album, The Fall-Off, has been a decade in the making. Here’s everything we know—from confirmed tracks to the reason behind its two album covers.

John Kennedy94 days ago
J. Cole with dreadlocks, wearing a white jersey, holds a microphone and points while on stage.
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J. Cole Before 'The Fall-Off': How to Shop 'KOD,' '2014 Forest Hills Drive,' and More on Complex

Before Cole launches his just-announced new album next month, now's the time to complete your collection.

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Two people are seated on stage in armchairs, holding microphones. The background is illuminated with blue and green lights.
Pop Culture

JID and Speedy Morman Sit Down To Discuss Music, J.Cole and More

Dreamville's JID and Speedy Morman participate in a live taping at Harris–Stowe State University to discuss growing up in Atlanta, music, and more.

Complex Staff168 days ago
Ari Lennox performs onstage in the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Ari Lennox Reveals Release Date for Her Third Album, 'Vacancy'

Ahead of the album, the R&B hitmaker shared the new single 'Under the Moon.'

Alex Gonzalez193 days ago
Cozz and J. Cole split image
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Cozz Clarifies the Status of Dreamville, Says Label 'Did Not Get Sold'

The West Coast rapper also shared details on the label's dissolved partnership with UMG, saying, "We all got pieces of the pie."

Joshua Espinoza263 days ago

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