J.Cole — PICS

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May 23, 2019 7:48PM EDT

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J Cole At 2018 Wireless Festival

J Cole At 2018 Wireless Festival — J. Cole looks out at the crowd at the 2018 Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London.

Cole hit the charts running at the beginning of his career. His debut studio album, ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story,’ peaked at No. 1 on the ‘Billboard 200’ list in 2011. It wouldn’t be Cole’s first album to take the top spot on the chart, as his four succeeding albums — “Born Sinner” (2013), “2014 Forest Hills Drive” (2014), “4 Your Eyez Only” (2016) and “KOD” (2018) — all did just that. His singles have also found success on the charts, with five tracks peaking in the top 10 spots on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart: “Middle Child,” “ATM,” “Deja Vu,” “Kevin’s Heart” and “KOD.”

As a testament to Cole’s talent, JAY-Z signed to the Germany-born rapper to his label, Roc Nation, in 2009. Cole also has also received seven Grammy nominations over the years, beginning in 2011. His 2014 record, “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” was honored as the “Top Rap Album” at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.

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J. Cole At Wireless Festival In London

J. Cole At Wireless Festival In London — J. Cole is a headlining act at the first day of Wireless Festival in London’s Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018.

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J Cole On Stage At Wireless Festival

J Cole On Stage At Wireless Festival — J. Cole hits the stage at the 2018 Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London. He takes in the crowd before performing.

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J. Cole Wearing Dreadlocks

J. Cole Wearing Dreadlocks — J. Cole performs many singles from his new album “KOD” at the Wireless Festival in England on July 6, 2018.

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J Cole At 2018 Summerfest Music Festival

J Cole At 2018 Summerfest Music Festival — J. Cole waves his hands in the air at Henry Maier Festival Park during Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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J Cole At 2016 Wireless Festival

J Cole At 2016 Wireless Festival — J Cole takes the mic at the 2016 Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London. He keeps his stage attire casual in a plain white T-shirt and faded denim.

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J Cole Wearing An Orange Jumpsuit

J Cole Wearing An Orange Jumpsuit — J Cole rocks a vibrant ornage jumpsuit for his live concert at the Arena Birminghamn in October of 2017.

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J. Cole At 2016 Wireless Festival

J. Cole At 2016 Wireless Festival — J Cole commands the mic in a white T-shirt at the 2016 Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London.

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J. Cole At 2016 Lollapalooza

J. Cole At 2016 Lollapalooza — J. Cole reps a Bulls jersey on day 1 of Lollapalooza 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls is Chicago’s home team!

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J. Come Performing At Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival

J. Come Performing At Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival — J. Cole performs at the 2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, hosted at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York.

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J. Cole Wearing Jorts

J. Cole Wearing Jorts — J. Cole makes a great case for jorts while performing on stage at the 2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, hosted at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, in Wantagh, N.Y.

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J. Cole Performing At Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festiva

J. Cole Performing At Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festiva — J. Cole heads to the country capital of the world! He performs on day two of the 2016 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN.

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J. Cole And Jennifer Hudson Performance

J. Cole And Jennifer Hudson Performance — J. Cole and Jennifer Hudson team up for a performance at the 2013 Do Something Awards, which was hosted at the Avalon in Los Angeles.

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J. Cole In A Green Jacket

J. Cole In A Green Jacket — J. Cole entertains the crowd with one of his most well-known hits, “Power Trip,” at Power 106’s Cali Christmas. The event was held in Anaheim’s Honda Center on Dec. 14, 2013.

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J. Cole Wearing A Neon Yellow Microsoft Shirt

J. Cole Wearing A Neon Yellow Microsoft Shirt — J. Cole takes a seat on stage at The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals in Flushing, New York on Oct. 1, 2016. He reps a neon yellow shirt with the Microsoft logo.

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J Cole Performing At 2016 The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals

J Cole Performing At 2016 The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals — Artist J. Cole smiles at his fans at the 2016 The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.

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J. Cole Performing At Life Is Beautiful

J. Cole Performing At Life Is Beautiful — J. Cole sports a Dreamville hoodie at Life Is Beautiful 2016, a music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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J. Cole Rapping At Budweiser Made in America Festival

J. Cole Rapping At Budweiser Made in America Festival — J. Cole raises his hand in the air at the Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia on Aug. 30, 2014. He drops one of his most well-knwon albums that year, which is “2014 Forest Hills Drive.”

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J. Cole Wears A Silver Jesus Necklace

J. Cole Wears A Silver Jesus Necklace — J. Cole shows off his bling, a seriously bedazzled Jesus chain, at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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J. Cole Wearing A Dodgers Shirt At The ESPN Super Bowl XLIX Party

J. Cole Wearing A Dodgers Shirt At The ESPN Super Bowl XLIX Party — J. Cole reps a Dodgers jersey at the arrivals for the ESPN Super Bowl XLIX Party in Scottsdale, Arizona in Jan. 2015.

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J. Cole Rocks A Grey Suit

J. Cole Rocks A Grey Suit — J. Cole is dashing in a formal grey suit on the red carpet at Vibe Magazine’s 2nd Annual pre-Grammy Impact Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 24, 2014.

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J. Cole Singing At The Meadows Music and Arts Festival

J. Cole Singing At The Meadows Music and Arts Festival — J.Cole is caught in the moment at The Meadows Music and Arts Festival in 2016, which was held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York on Oct. 1, 2016.

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J. Cole Rapping At 2016 Wireless Festival

J. Cole Rapping At 2016 Wireless Festival — J. Cole is pictured mid-flow at the 2016 Wireless Festival in London’s Finsbury Park on July 9, 2016.

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J. Cole At REHAB Pool Party in Las Vegas

J. Cole At REHAB Pool Party in Las Vegas — J. Cole poses for a picture as a performer for the REHAB Pool Party in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 24, 2014.

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