J. Cole is known worldwide as one of the best rappers alive. With humble beginnings in a military family that led to his upbringing on Forest Hills Drive in Fayetteville, Cole has made the 2-6 famous worldwide. Let’s take a look at some of the images of a wild career for the Grammy-winning superstar.
J.Cole Surprise Performance at Apex Social Club at Palms Casino Resort
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Recording artist J. Cole performs during the From Dust To Gold preview party at the Apex Social Club at Palms Casino Resort on May 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort)
2018 BET Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
2018 BET Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the main stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Klutch 2019 All Star Weekend Dinner
ShareCHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James and J.Cole attend the Klutch 2019 All Star Weekend Dinner Presented by Remy Martin and hosted by Klutch Sports Group at 5Church on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Dominique Oliveto/Getty Images for Klutch Sports Group 2019 All Star Weekend)
2018 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest
ShareFayetteville natives J. Cole and Dennis Smith Jr. attend the 2018 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest at Staples Center on February 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: J. Cole performs at halftime during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Rapper J. Cole performs during halftime during the NBA All-Star game where Team Giannis faces Team LeBron as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Celebrities Attend The 68th NBA All-Star Game – Inside
ShareCHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: J. Cole performs at halftime during the 68th NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
J. Cole In Concert – Brooklyn, New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: American hip-hop artist J. Cole performs at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 1, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
2019 AT&T Slam Dunk
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Dennis Smith Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball over over J. Cole during the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the main stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the Main Stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
J. Cole In Concert – Brooklyn, New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: American hip-hop artist J. Cole performs at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 1, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
ESPN The Party – Inside
ShareSCOTTSDALE, AZ - JANUARY 30: Recording artist J. Cole performs during ESPN the Party at WestWorld of Scottsdale on January 30, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for ESPN)
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ShareCash Money Records’ Lil Wayne Album Release Party For “Tha Carter IV”
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Rapper J. Cole attends Cash Money Records' Lil Wayne album release party for "Tha Carter IV" at Boulevard3 on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
BET Awards ’11 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Rapper J. Cole arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
2011 BET Awards Nominees Announcement
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Rapper J. Cole attends the 2011 BET Awards nominees announcement at BET Studios on May 17, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir Hosts VIP Lounge And After Party At The Trey Songz Show In New York City
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Singer Elle Varner (L) and rapper J. Cole attend the GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir VIP bar during the Trey Songz "Chapter V" Show in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for GREY GOOSE)
Drake, J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame and Meek Mill Perform At The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
ShareIRVINE, CA - MAY 08: Rapper J. Cole performs at The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 8, 2012 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
J. Cole Visits SiriusXM
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Rapper J. Cole visits Hip-Hop Nation in support of his album "Cole World: The Sideline Story" at SiriusXM Studio on September 26, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir Hosts VIP Lounge And After Party At The Trey Songz Show In New York City
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Singer Elle Varner (L) and rapper J. Cole attend the GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir VIP bar during the Trey Songz "Chapter V" Show in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for GREY GOOSE)
J.Cole Surprise Performance at Apex Social Club at Palms Casino Resort
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Recording artist J. Cole performs during the From Dust To Gold preview party at the Apex Social Club at Palms Casino Resort on May 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort)
2018 BET Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
2018 BET Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the main stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Klutch 2019 All Star Weekend Dinner
ShareCHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James and J.Cole attend the Klutch 2019 All Star Weekend Dinner Presented by Remy Martin and hosted by Klutch Sports Group at 5Church on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Dominique Oliveto/Getty Images for Klutch Sports Group 2019 All Star Weekend)
2018 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest
ShareFayetteville natives J. Cole and Dennis Smith Jr. attend the 2018 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest at Staples Center on February 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: J. Cole performs at halftime during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Rapper J. Cole performs during halftime during the NBA All-Star game where Team Giannis faces Team LeBron as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Celebrities Attend The 68th NBA All-Star Game – Inside
ShareCHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: J. Cole performs at halftime during the 68th NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
J. Cole In Concert – Brooklyn, New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: American hip-hop artist J. Cole performs at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 1, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
2019 AT&T Slam Dunk
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Dennis Smith Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball over over J. Cole during the AT&T Slam Dunk as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the main stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Wireless Festival 2018
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) J. Cole headlines the Main Stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
J. Cole In Concert – Brooklyn, New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: American hip-hop artist J. Cole performs at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 1, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
ESPN The Party – Inside
ShareSCOTTSDALE, AZ - JANUARY 30: Recording artist J. Cole performs during ESPN the Party at WestWorld of Scottsdale on January 30, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for ESPN)
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ShareCash Money Records’ Lil Wayne Album Release Party For “Tha Carter IV”
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Rapper J. Cole attends Cash Money Records' Lil Wayne album release party for "Tha Carter IV" at Boulevard3 on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
BET Awards ’11 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Rapper J. Cole arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
2011 BET Awards Nominees Announcement
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Rapper J. Cole attends the 2011 BET Awards nominees announcement at BET Studios on May 17, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir Hosts VIP Lounge And After Party At The Trey Songz Show In New York City
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Singer Elle Varner (L) and rapper J. Cole attend the GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir VIP bar during the Trey Songz "Chapter V" Show in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for GREY GOOSE)
Drake, J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame and Meek Mill Perform At The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
ShareIRVINE, CA - MAY 08: Rapper J. Cole performs at The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 8, 2012 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
J. Cole Visits SiriusXM
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Rapper J. Cole visits Hip-Hop Nation in support of his album "Cole World: The Sideline Story" at SiriusXM Studio on September 26, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir Hosts VIP Lounge And After Party At The Trey Songz Show In New York City
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Singer Elle Varner (L) and rapper J. Cole attend the GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir VIP bar during the Trey Songz "Chapter V" Show in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for GREY GOOSE)
