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DaBaby, Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar are pictured side by side.
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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.

Mark Elibert6 days ago
Drake performing on stage, wearing a black leather jacket and glasses, with a red-lit background.
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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.

Joe Price10 days ago
A vinyl record with J. Cole's "KOD" album cover, featuring a king with a crown and children at the bottom.
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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.

Complex Staff12 days ago
Joe Budden in a tuxedo, Drake in a brown jacket, J. Cole in a red shirt, and LeBron James in a Lakers jersey.
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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.'

Mark Elibert12 days ago
Playboi carti, Yeat, Nba Youngboy and J. Cole are depicted: Yeat is wearing a mask, Carti with a headscarf and sunglasses, Youngboy in a blue outfit with chains, and Cole in a red jacket. These are the hottest rappers.
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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.

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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
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J. Cole Suits Up for Nanjing Monkey Kings in Chinese Basketball Debut

He got an assist and a rebound in eight minutes.

Trey Alston23 days ago
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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.

Andrew White33 days ago
Two images side by side: Punch in a black hoodie on the left, and J. Cole performing in a white jersey on the right.
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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.

Alex Ocho34 days ago
J. Cole performing on stage, wearing a vibrant orange shirt, with a microphone against a colorful background.
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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.

Mark Elibert34 days ago
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J. Cole performing on stage, wearing a red and black jacket, with a confident expression and dreadlocks.
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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.

Mark Elibert38 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
J. Cole with long hair and a jersey, Shane Battier in a suit, both smiling against a blue backdrop.
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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.

Mark Elibert38 days ago
J. Cole in a red hoodie, Drake in a fur coat, and Kendrick Lamar in glasses.
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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.

(L-R) 50 Cent and J. Cole.
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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.

Will Lavin39 days ago
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J. Cole in a red "Dreamer" jersey on stage; Diddy in a yellow jacket and sunglasses waving.
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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.

Joe Price39 days ago
Split image of J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.
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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."

Jose Martinez40 days ago
Joey Bada$$ in a fur coat and sunglasses, JID with a head wrap and colorful scarf, and J. Cole in a red "Dreamer" jersey.
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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.

Mark Elibert40 days ago

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