J. Cole is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer whose real name is Jermaine Lamarr Cole whose first album debuted at number one on the US Billboard chart in 2011.
Early Life (Childhood)Born in United States Army base in Frankfurt, West Germany, he was raised by his mother and cousin in North Carolina after his father, a military officer, left the family when he was young.
Interesting FactsHe was the first rap artist Jay-Z signed to his label, Roc Nation, in 2009. His 2013 album, Born Sinner, also reached #1 on the US Billboard chart. Cole first received recognition in 2007, following the release of his debut mixtape The Come Up. Cole first received recognition in 2007, following the release of his debut mixtape The Come Up.
Personal LifeCole married his long-time girlfriend Melissa Heholt who went to St. John's University with him. His wife is the Executive Director of the Dreamville Foundation.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTCole has received many honorary nominations and won some of those awards. He won Album of the Year and Top Rap Album for 2014 Forest Hills Drive. He has also won for Best Live Performer and Best Mixtape.
