Jay-Z, the Jedi of Rap Music
It seems that the Jedi nights have invaded the rap music.
According to J. Cole, Jay-Z is like a Jedi knight to the rap world.
The 28-year-old “Friday Night Lights” rapper was the first artist to sign a contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label in 2009. He's since released two mix tapes and two studio albums under the banner.
‘Our relationship is great,' J. Cole told People magazine.
'He's like a Jedi. He's outlasted all these other rappers and he's still on top.’
Before the hip hop artist started his music career he was an academic. The rapper graduated magna cum laude from St. John's University.
“Born Sinner”, J. Cole’s second album was released in June. The album featured guest appearances from other rap stars like 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar. The record sold less than 300,000 copies in the US in its first week of release. Singles like “Power Trip” and “Crooked Smile” made the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.