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Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), known professionally as J. Cole, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born on an American military base in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole is widely regarded as one of the most significant voices in modern hip-hop, known for his storytelling and introspective lyricism.

Cole began his musical journey at the age of 14, initially posting songs on internet forums under the names "Blaza" and "Therapist." While attending St. John's University in New York, he continued to hone his craft, eventually founding the Dreamville record label alongside his business partner Ibrahim Hamad.

He first gained significant attention in the hip-hop community with the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in 2007. His reputation grew following his signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009, which was followed by the release of two highly acclaimed mixtapes: The Warm Up (2009) and Friday Night Lights (2010).