J. Cole’s 2015 anthem, No Role Modelz, wasn’t just a hit song; it was a declaration. It marked a pivotal moment in the North Carolina rapper’s career, setting the tone for a new era of introspective ...

J. Cole once asked on "Rise and Shine," "Isn't it ironic?" and the rapper can now back that up with a piece of true irony, as he celebrates his third platinum single. "No Role Modelz" will join "Power ...

Nia Long has been hip-hop's dream girl for some time now. For decades we've heard on several tracks from hip-hop's top rappers like Kanye West, Ghostface Killah, Juicy J and more recently J. Cole show ...

Music should move a listener in some form, whether it's to inspire, to think, to act or to believe. For Director J.D. Dillard, music, specifically J. Cole's "No Role Modelz, helped the young filmmaker ...

First things first, rest in peace Uncle Phil! J. Cole is officially a diamond-selling artist. Chart Data notes Cole’s “No Role Modelz” from his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album has surpassed 10 million ...

Artists across generations have referenced Martin Luther King Jr. in lyrics to honor his legacy and connect with themes of justice and resistance. The list spans genres and decades, from Stevie Wonder ...

One of my absolute favorite things in hip-hop is how the timely pop culture references often evolve with the times. Some rhymes age poorly, depending on the fortunes of the celebrity or work of art ...