J. Cole

Date of Birth: January 28, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Jermaine Lamarr Cole, known professionally as J. Cole, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on January 28, 1985, in Frankfurt, West Germany, to a U.S. Army veteran father and a German mother, Cole was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His ascent in the music industry began with the release of his debut mixtape, “The Come Up,” in 2007. A graduate of St. John’s University in New York City, Cole first gained major recognition after being signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2009. J. Cole’s debut studio album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” released in 2011, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. He followed up with several critically acclaimed albums, including “Born Sinner” (2013), “2014 Forest Hills Drive” (2014), and “KOD” (2018). Known for his introspective lyrics and ability to address complex social issues, Cole has established himself as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. Besides his music career, Cole founded Dreamville Records, which has signed and nurtured a variety of talented artists.

5 Interesting Facts about J. Cole

1. J. Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label.

2. He graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business.

3. J. Cole’s album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” went platinum without any guest features, a rare feat in the hip-hop industry.

4. He is a self-taught pianist and often incorporates live instrumentation into his music.

5. Besides his music career, Cole is an avid basketball fan and once played professional basketball for the Rwanda Patriots BBC in the Basketball Africa League.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from J. Cole

1. “There’s beauty in the struggle, ugliness in the success.”

2. “I put a lot of pressure on myself. I tell myself, ‘You have to be great. You have no choice.’”

3. “To appreciate the sun, you gotta know what rain is.”

4. “I’d rather be happy being myself than sad trying to please everyone else.”

5. “Anything’s possible, you gotta dream like you never seen obstacles.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

J. Cole achieved a highest net worth of approximately $60 million.

Children

J. Cole has two children with his wife, Melissa Heholt. He has kept details about his family life relatively private but confirmed the birth of his children in interviews and his music.