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DaBaby Says He’s on Same Level as Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar: ‘I’m the Best’
The rapper believes he truly belongs among hip-hop’s elite.
Drake's 'Iceman' Inspires Memes of Other Rappers Dropping Similarly Titled Albums
Fans joked that Kendrick Lamar will be releasing an album titled 'Fireman' the same day as Drizzy.
J. Cole 'KOD' Vinyl: How to Buy
With 'The Fall-Off' era now in full swing, Cole's fifth studio album is available on vinyl to complete your collection on Complex.
Joe Budden Predicts Drake Will Take Shots at J. Cole, LeBron James on ‘Iceman’
Joe Budden believes Drake could target J. Cole and LeBron James on his upcoming album, 'Iceman.'
100 Hottest Rappers Right Now [April 2026]
From Drake, with 'Iceman' dropping May 15, to Jay-Z celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt at Yankee Stadium this summer, we ranked the hottest rappers right now.
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.
J. Cole Suits Up for Nanjing Monkey Kings in Chinese Basketball Debut
He got an assist and a rebound in eight minutes.
J. Cole Signs With Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association
The Grammy-winning rapper officially inked a deal to play professional basketball in China, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Punch Responds After J. Cole Claims His 2013 Diddy Fight Story Is ‘Missing Details’
In a recent podcast, Cole said Punch got a lot right but left out details from the 2013 fight.
J. Cole Says Streaming Platforms Have Changed How People Value Music
J. Cole says streaming has changed how fans critique albums, arguing that easy access removes the investment and depth once tied to music discussions.
J. Cole Says ‘Best Rapper Alive’ Bars Are a Persona: 'That's How I Like to Rap'
J. Cole breaks down his competitive rap persona, explaining why his bold lyrics differ from how he views himself off the mic.
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.
J. Cole Recalls Apologizing to Shane Battier Over Old Lyric: 'That Line’s a Zero'
On the ‘7 PM in Brooklyn’ podcast, Cole details his private apology to the former NBA champion and calls the diss a moment of growth.
J. Cole Says He’s ‘Unqualified’ to Give Opinion on Rap Beef After Bowing Out of Kendrick-Drake Feud
He suggested that it doesn't matter what he thinks about everything, and he doubts anyone would care after the apology.
50 Cent Responds to J. Cole's G-Unit Deal Comments: 'How Was I Supposed to Know?'
Had it not been for his fashion sense, Cole might have ended up on the same label as Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and The Game.
J. Cole Says He Can't Speak on Diddy Altercation Because He Won't Kick a 'Man When He's Down'
In 2013, it was reported that Cole got into an altercation with Diddy at an MTV VMAs afterparty.
J. Cole Says He Wanted to ‘Say Just Enough’ in Kendrick Lamar Response to Move On
"Let me say just enough to where it look like I said something," Cole recalled. “Everything I’m saying to him, I know, and he know. It’s all survivable. It’s nothing."
Joey Badass Questions JID’s Absence on J. Cole’s 'The Fall Off'
The Brooklyn rapper argued that top MCs don’t invite elite lyricists onto their own albums.