J Cole Research Paper

Hip-hop music is my favorite genre of music because the way I grew up I can relate to a lot of the things it portrays. I also enjoy R&B and gospel music because it is what listened to as a child. Some hip-hop artist I enjoy are Fabulous, Andre 3000 and T.I. because a lot of their music tells a story and gives life lessons. J Cole is my favorite hip-hop artist because he makes great music, he is a philanthropist and he uses his platform to speak and act on social issues.
Of course, everyone has their own opinion but I think J Cole is one of the best hip-hop artist because he makes great music. J Cole has 3 platinum albums and one of his albums 2014 Forest Hills Drive went double platinum. He also has many singles that has peaked at number one on billboard charts and other charts around the world. J Cole also produces his own albums and albums for other hip hop artists. He is involved in every aspect of his music from the beginning to the end. J Cole's music is also very relatable to many people who have been in the same situations. He raps about many life situations and a few that stuck out to me are paying back student loans, pressure of virginity while in

high school, and the struggles of growing up as a black male etc.
Furthermore, J Cole is a philanthropist who in my opinion wants everyone to succeed in life and accomplish their goal.

J Cole is the founder of the Dreamville Foundation which uplifts urban youths. The Dreamville foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to show the youth their potential creating programs and events that set youth up for success. J Cole not only help the youth but he helped single mother by going back and purchasing his childhood home and gives it to single mother in their time of need. The families can live there rent free for 2 years. He also has made many donations to Fayetteville schools that helped student and the schools be better equipped. J Cole does not have the money that a lot of bigger name rappers like Jay Z but he is doing what he can to help with the money he

has.
Finally, J Cole uses his platform to speak out on social issues that everyday people face. I think that it is very cool that even though he may not may not face these issues he speaks out for the people that do. J Cole always speak out on social issues that many people face but mainly the black community. One of his biggest songs was “Be Free” which speaks out on the Mike Brown case. He also visited Ferguson during the time of the riots to support the movement and give his thoughts on what was going on. Also during his concerts, he speaks on social issues and how violence is not the answer to deal with things like police brutality.
J Cole is an amazing artist who does more than just make great music and for those reasons plus his music is why he is my favorite hip-hop artist. J Cole makes great music that many people enjoy. He is a philanthropist that gives back to his community and helps the youth so they can be better in the future. Cole also speaks out on social issues that everyday people face which will help America be better in the future. I don’t know J Cole personally but he seems like an all- around good guy who make great music and I look forward to many more songs and albums from him.