J. Cole Shows His "Mt. Rushmore Of Rap" During The Off-Season Tour

BY Erika Marie 27.1K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Ethan Miller / Staff / Getty Images
J. Cole
You ever wonder who J. Cole would name on his Mt. Rushmore? He creatively showed his answer during a recent tour stop.

We're in the thick of The Off-Season Tour and J. Cole continues to wow arenas that host thousands of adoring fans. The acclaimed rapper added 21 Savage and Morray to his lineup, making for an epic live performance that has been shared across social media platforms near and far. We have previously reported on surprise, unforgettable The Off-Season Tour moments including appearances from Future and Drake. The latter even dubbed Cole one of the greatest to ever pick up a mic.

Last night (October 11), the tour touched down in Dallas at the American Airlines Center, and Vibe reports that during J. Cole's set, he addressed those Mt. Rushmore conversations in his own way.

Ethan Miller / Staff / Getty Images

“I wanted to be able to come to this level of place and give y’all the f*cking bars, the real ill bars,” the rapper reportedly said. “'Cause I’ve been coming to Dallas for a really long time and I know people really appreciate the bars, the art of putting these f*cking words together. I gotta step on this stage in front of thousands of people and still be able to be true to who I am and what I love.”

Additionally, Cole showed an image of his Mt. Rushmore of Rap, and he didn't just take up one space, but all. Check out a photo from a fan in the audience below.

[via]


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.