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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artists across generations have referenced Martin Luther King Jr. in lyrics to honor his legacy and connect with themes of justice ...

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 ...