Jermaine Lamarr Cole[3] (born January 28, 1985) is an American rapper and record producer. Born in a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, [4] Cole initially …

Sep 16, 2020 · J. Cole is the first rapper in 25 years to have an album go platinum without any big guest collaborators. Cole's musical influences include Tupac, Eminem, Canibus and Nas.

Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known as J. Cole, is a rapper and producer who was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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J. Cole first started rapping in his teens, collaborating with the local Fayetteville hip hop duo Bomm Sheltuh. [1] The Come Up, his debut mixtape, was released on May 4, 2007. [2] …

J. Cole (real name Jermaine Cole) is a hip-hop innovator who went from indie rap upstart to major label superstar, to one of the preeminent rappers and producers in the game.

J. Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label who released his official debut, Cole World: The Sideline Story, which debuted on top of the Billboard 200. Featuring the single …

Cole received his first GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th GRAMMY Awards. Did you know? Prior to becoming a recording artist, Cole once worked a part-time job as a …

Mar 7, 2025 · J. Cole, born Jermaine Lamarr Cole, is a renowned rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Hailing from Fayetteville, North Carolina, he first gained major attention with …

Feb 1, 2019 · J. Cole rose from the streets of North Carolina to global stages. Read the story of J. Cole's rise to stardom in this brief biography.