Why did J. Cole change his name?

Why did J. Cole change his name?

At Queens, New York’s St. John’s University, he swapped his moniker to be an abbreviation for his name, Jermaine Cole. Of The Therapist, Cole admits, “It feels like a wrestler or something.

Are J Coles parents German?

Cole’s story is unusual for a rapper. For starters, he was born in Germany — his father was a G.I., and his mother is German.

How much does J. Cole make per word?

However, he says, “A verse from me is like eleven birds. I did the math. It’s like 2000 dollars for every word.” Complex estimates that Cole’s verse in the song had approximately 210 words.

Who is J. Cole’s crush?

“Definitely Nicki Minaj, man, she’s on fire right now in more ways than one,” he told Flex of the Young Money raptress. Also capturing his attention is Sin City actress Rosario Dawson because she’s hot “at all times.” And the wild card is Iron Man 2’s Scarlett Johansson, who actor Ryan Reynolds put a ring on.

How did snot get his name?

Before you ever started rapping, you had the name SNOT on Instagram. Then it became your artist name. How did that all happen? I got the username SNOT because some kid gave it to me.

How did J. Cole make so much money?

Cole has gone on to become one of the most successful rappers in the industry today. He first rose to prominence with the release of “The Come Up” in 2007, which brought him to the attention of none other than Jay-Z. But it was only after he went on tour with Drake that his popularity really exploded.