Nearly four years ago, J. Cole gave his most compelling interview in a sit down with Angie Martinez. The discussion came one night after an emotional performance on the Late Show with David Letterman (one that had Letterman himself in tears) and at a tumultuous time where police brutality was on the rise.
Since then, J. Cole interviews have become scarce. But with a new No. 1 album out, an upcoming tour with Young Thug, and his own music festival coming this year, the Dreamville rapper returns to The Angie Martinez Show for another in-depth interview.
Watch the interview below…
Posted up at Salaam Remi’s studio house in Miami ahead of his headlining set at Rolling Loud festival last week, Cole discusses everything from his recent phone conversation with Kanye West to his long-rumored project with Kendrick Lamar (he doesn’t completely rule it out, but don’t get your hopes up) and how KOD has already been helping fans who suffer from depression and drug addiction.
The hour-and-a-half conversation also touches on meditation, social media addiction, the story behind Kill Edward, Cole’s relationship with his stepfather, the “fuck J. Cole” chants, and much more.
