He rarely listens to rap but his name appeared on the hit song "Rise And Shine" by Grammy winner J. Cole in the early 2010s. Battier's was mentioned in the lyrics in an unflattering way.

Once again, J. Cole has not chosen violence. He demonstrated grace and professionalism during his Dreamville Festival performance this weekend, choosing to acknowledge Kanye West’s influence on ...

When Grammy-award-winning emcee J. Cole launched the Dreamville Festival, it was more than a musical fete. The event was a passion project and love letter to North Carolina, where the rapper grew up.

Rapper and Fayetteville native J. Cole took the stage around 9:30 as headliner. He’s grown the annual music festival to new heights since its inception in 2019 and helped it become a beacon of ...

The biggest narrative surrounding this year’s Dreamville Festival was that it’s the final installment, as J. Cole said in December 2024. But, it turns out that doesn’t mean Raleigh ...

J. Cole addressed the festival’s future after bringing out Erykah Badu for a surprise performance at the final Dreamville Fest. Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news.

The air buzzed with anticipation as J. Cole took the stage for the final Dreamville Festival under its original name on April 5-6, 2025. Thousands of fans gathered at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh ...

Erykah Badu is getting ready to return to music. In a new cover story, Badu reveals she is working on her first album in 15 years, which will be produced entirely by The Alchemist. According to ...

On the final night, J. Cole stepped onto the stage as fluorescent blue lights washed over the crowd and the band erupted into his early hit “Rags to Riches,” his words weaving through the air ...

Under the blaring sun and heat at a sold-out Dorothea Dix Park, fans enjoyed pop-ups, took photo opportunities, ate from different food and drink vendors, and vibed to a lineup of artists at the ...

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