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During his childhood, what classical instrument did J Cole play?

Violin Click to see the answer

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'Her hands start rubbing/ On me, ooh girl don't stop/ It's time for…'

Action

In which song does J Cole describe himself as 'A black star, Mos Def, Kweli'?

She Knows

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'Late as shit, cigarette smoke and greatest hits from Marvin Gaye/ She kill a whole bottle of some cheap …'

Chardonnay

Why was the first ever of J Cole's Dreamville Festivals cancelled in 2018?

Because of a hurricane

Which J Cole song contains the following lyrics: 'A perfect smile is more appealing, but it's funny how my shit is crooked, look how far I done got without it'?

Crooked Smile

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Difficulty: Easy
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What Christmas present did the teenage J Cole receive that marked a turning point in his career?

An ASR-X producing machine Click to see the answer

In what year did J Cole graduate from college?

2007

How many siblings does J Cole have?

1

What is J Cole's ethnicity?

Multiracial

At what age did the young J Cole take up rapping?

12 years old

On YouTube, there's a video of J Cole and Wale singing together at a karaoke bar in Norfolk, V.A. What song were they singing?

P.Y.T.

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'She just want to sing on it/ Got me up so high/ Trying to get a piece of that…'

Apple pie

What sport did the young J Cole play?

Basketball

In what city was J Cole born?

Frankfurt

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In what year was rapper J Cole born?

1985 Click to see the answer

On which song did J Cole rap the lyrics: 'I'm so sorry that I left you there to deal with that alone/ I was in New York chasin' panties getting' dome'?

Apparently

What was J Cole's first musical psudeonym?

Blaza

On which J Cole album does the song '1985' appear?

KOD

In what city did J Cole work as a basketball coach for kids?

New York

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'I'm taking off like boing on a big ass…'

Boeing

Which of the following was not a musical inspiration for the young J Cole?

Gary Numan

What is J Cole's zodiac sign?

Aquarius

On the track 'KOD', what does J Cole say is the strongest drug?

Love

Which J Cole song included the lyrics: 'I know you say it helps and I'm not trying to offend/ ButI know depression and drug addiction don't blend'?

FRIENDS

What date is J Cole's birthday?

28th January

Fill in the missing J Cole lyric: 'I stacked a few … like my last name was Shady'

M's

Who was the rapper who signed J Cole to his own record label, Roc Nation, in 2009?

Jay-Z

In which country was J Cole born?

Germany

In the J Cole song KOD, what does he say that KOD is as hard as?

Shit

What is J Cole's religion?

Undecided/agnostic

What was J Cole's father's profession?

US military

Which J Cole album went platinum, making him the first rapper in 25 years to do this without features?

Forest Hills Drive

Rapper J Cole burst onto the music scene in 2007, with the release of his debut mixtape The Come Up. But what's his full name?

Jermaine Lamar Cole

J Cole's 2018 album, KOD, has three meanings; which of the following is not one of them?

King Of Drums

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'Just remember what I told you when your shit flop/ In five years you gonna be on …'

Love and hiphop

What is the name of J Cole's own record label?

Dreamville Records

On which J Cole album does the song 'Power Trip' appear?

Born Sinner

Which acclaimed comedian does J Cole reference in the title of 'Kevin's Heart'?

Kevin Hart

How tall is J Cole?

6'3

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Where is J Cole's mother from?

Germany Click to see the answer

What was J Cole's significance to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation?

He was the first artist to be signed

How did J Cole's New York landlord help his career?

He let Cole slide on rent a few times

What does J Cole say was his worst ever haircut?

A rat tail

What was the name of J Cole's first mixtape, released in 2007?

The Come Up

Was J Cole close to his father growing up?

No, his parents were separated

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In what year was J Cole's first child born?

2016 Click to see the answer

What is J Cole's mother's name?

Kay Cole

Which basketball team did J Cole have a chance of making it onto?

The St. John's Men's Basketball Team

Where did J Cole grow up?

Fayetteville

In what year did J Cole marry his wife Melissa?

2015

What is the name of J Cole's elder brother?

Zach Cole

Who is J Cole's favorite New Yorker (living or dead?)

Tupac

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day/ Now typically I kick game like …'

Eastbay

Does J Cole have any children?

Yes, a son

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What was the name of J Cole's first number one album?

Cole World: The Sideline Story Click to see the answer

Fill in the missing J Cole lyric: 'He exempt, Shawn Kemp, he got that … on him'

. 40

Which superhero does J Cole invoke in the lyrics to the track 'Motiv8'?

Superman

What was the first rapper J Cole got really into?

Tupac

Which rapper did J Cole tour the UK with in early 2011?

Drake

Which actor still makes J Cole feel starstruck?

Will Smith

What was the name of J Cole's debut album, released in 2011?

Cole World: The Sideline Story

Which rapper gifted J Cole his own personal Roc-A-Feller neck chain?

Jay-Z

In what year did J Cole release his first mixtape?

2007

What was the name of J Cole's second mixtape, released in 2008?

The Warm Up

Which record company was first to sign J Cole, at the start of his career in 2009?

Roc Nation

In what year did J Cole begin his annual 'Dollar and a Dream' tour?

2013

On which J Cole album does the song 'Lights Please' appear?

Cole World: The Sideline Story

On meeting Jay-Z, what was J Cole's first thought?

Damn, I'm taller than Jay-Z'

Which family member supported the young J Cole in his music career most?

His mother

What does the title of J Cole's album '2014 Forest Hills Drive' mean?

It's the name of his childhood home

In what year did J Cole wait outside Jay-Z's studio for 3 hours in the rain – only to be ignored?

2007

Which rapper's lyrics did J Cole hang around his teenage bedroom?

Eminem

What classic 90's sitcom does J Cole reference in the song 'ATM'?

Martin

Cole World: The Sideline Story' was certified platinum by RIAA. But what does RIAA stand for?

Recording Industry Association of America

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What was the first job J Cole worked after moving to New York?

Kids' basketball coach Click to see the answer

In the J Cole song KOD, what does 'M' refer to when he says 'I stacked a few M's like my last name was Shady'?

It's a reference to Eminem

Which J Cole song includes the lyrics: 'Writin' words, hopin' people observe the dedication/ That stirs in you constantly, but intentions get blurred/ Do I do it for the love of the music or is there more to me?'

False Prophets

Which J Cole song contains the following lyrics: 'I got smart, I got rich and I got bitches still/ And they all look like my eyebrows, thick as hell'?

Crooked Smile

Which J Cole mixtape won 'Best Mixtape' at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in 2011?

Friday Night Lights

What was the name of the rap duo who mentored the young J Cole?

Bomm Sheltuh

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How old was J Cole when he moved to Fayetteville, NC?

8 months old Click to see the answer

What is J Cole's net worth, as of 2018?

$2.5 million

How long did album 'Cole World: The Sideline Story' take to record and produce?

Nearly 2 years

What event does J Cole credit with having got him into rap?

His stepfather brought him a box of CDs

In the J Cole song 'Power Trip', what behaviour does he dub 'childish shit'?

Thoughts of a ring for you

What is J Cole's 'Dollar and a Dream' show about?

It's an annual tour where tickets cost only $1

On the album 'Born Sinner', how did J Cole record his lyrics?

With a notepad and pen

What is the nickname of J Cole's hometown?

Fayettenam – because of the military

In the J Cole song 'Power Trip', what behaviour does he dub 'coward shit'?

Sending anonymous flowers

At college, what major did J Cole graduate in?

Communication and Business

What assistance helped J Cole go to college?

He received an academic scholarship

Which J Cole song contains the following lyrics: 'Said 'I know you want to change the world but for the night please/ Just reach over and hit the lights please''?

Lights Please

What famous 1912 event does J Cole reference in the lyrics to KOD?

The sinking of the Titanic

What was unusual about the release of '4 Your Eyez Only' in 2016?

The album came with no features

Why did J Cole choose to attend a New York college?

He thought he had a better chance of getting a record deal there

What was J Cole's nickname when he was 3-4 years old?

Moe Dee, after the rapper Kool Moe Dee

In the J Cole song KOD, why does he say that 'No actor could play me'?

Because his life is too crazy

Why was the release date of 'Cole World: The Sideline Story' pushed back a week?

Jay-Z wanted to use his verse on the song 'Mr Nice Watch'

Finish the J Cole lyric: 'Just because yo' dick can spray semen, it don't mean that yo' ready to let go of…'

Yo' childish ways

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