J. Cole speaks with live with Steve Lobel about studying Jay Z’s moves and his mentorship, plus connecting with Tupac Shakur’s music at the early age of seven. He reveals that Jay Z was his mentor long before he even signed with Roc Nation in 2009. The North Carolina rapper says he studied Jay’s moves prior to signing with him and said he took away a few “gems” from the Brooklyn rapper when he was given the chance to tour with him. Tupac’s Shakur played a major part in Cole’s love for hip-hop. He explains that even at the age of seven, Tupac’s words resonated with him. Watch J. Cole’s interview above.
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