J. Cole‘s rise to stardom has been one filled with resilience, and a recent reflection on a pivotal moment in his career sheds light on how perseverance can turn rejection into eventual triumph.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive is one of only a few hip-hop albums to spend ...

J. Cole continues to surprise his fans, releasing his debut mixtape, 2007’s “The Come Up, Vol. 1” on streaming platforms.

J. Cole's "Lights Please" continue to resonate through hip-hop's corridors, offering a profound meditation on love's ...

J. Cole is taking y'all back, man, as he does so well. Cole surprised fans with the release of his debut mixtape The Come Up ...

BTS in the flesh while they flop." According to Genius, J. Cole draws a comparison between his success and the massive global ...