J. Cole

Biography

Jermaine Lamarr Cole is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained attention as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007. He went on to sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and release critically acclaimed albums, including Forest Hills Drive, which explored more conscious and introspective subject matter.