In 2003, Cole turned 18 and graduated from Terry Sanford High School. Later that year he moved to New York City to attend St. Johns University on an academic scholarship. The song details Cole’s innermost thoughts as an aspiring MC in Fayetteville, including his low self-esteem, troubles with women, and the misapprehension that the “live free” life is fantastic.
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In 2003, Cole turned 18 and graduated from Terry Sanford High School. Later that year he moved to New York City to attend St. Johns University on an … read more
In 2003, Cole turned 18 and graduated from Terry Sanford High School. Later that year he moved to New York City to attend St. Johns University on an academic scholarship. The song detail… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on various internet forums at the age of 14 under the name "Blaza", but later switched to the name "Therapist". Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Faye… read more
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on… read more