As much as it might look like, to someone else, that I'm successful, I never feel like I'm anywhere. The further I go, I still feel equally further from my eventual goal. Because as I grow, I get more goals. I'm never content. J. Cole contentequallyeventual share on social
College isn't in everyone's hearts. I am living proof, though, that school doesn't mess up your plans. It gives you more experiences to write about. J. Cole collegeexperienceheart Change image and share on social
I pay attention to lyrics and I know what rap fans care about. I try to write for the average listener and I'm conscious of the mainstream without selling out. J. Cole attentionaveragecare Change image and share on social
I feel like the reason people feel like they know me is because I'm giving you myself in the music. There's where the connection comes from; you can't Twitter that. J. Cole connectionfeelgive Change image and share on social
I think if I did something in the pop world right now, it would be for Rihanna. I'd love to do something production wise for her. J. Cole lovepopproduction Change image and share on social
Barack Obama would not be President if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That's just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin. J. Cole barackdarkobama Change image and share on social
I want people to follow their dreams, yes... but I'm not interested in telling young black kids how to be rappers... I want to show them that there's so many other paths you can take, besides a rapper or basketball player. J. Cole basketballblackdream share on social
