But why this particular imagery? When it comes to award shows, J. Cole has notoriously been snubbed. The artist has been up for a music-related award 43 times since 2012 and only won six of them.

J. Cole has been sharing untold gems about his ... this is somebody who I'd sign as a Dreamville artist.'” He added why the Compton rapper’s talent struck a chord with him, saying, "For ...

J. Cole was raised in Fayetteville and graduated ... He was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2012 Grammys, losing to Bon Iver. In total, Cole has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards and ...

“J. Cole and his Dreamville team use the festival as an annual opportunity to shine a light on the special place that helped shape him into the successful and creative artist he is today,” the ...