“See it as high as you can see it - be delusional even.” J.Cole is one of the world’s most successful rappers and producers, but he tells Bob all if it wouldn’t have been possible if he didn’t have a seed of irrationality as a kid. He sits down with the Warriors President and GM to discuss what his first love was: music or basketball, and if he truly believed he had a shot at the NBA. He explains why he didn’t need a Grammy for validation, why he lets very few people into his inner-circle and flashes back to when he used to smoke cigarettes as a six-year-old.
0:00 Bob Myers sits down with J. Cole
1:27 Childhood and learning consequences of actions
3:57 Smoking cigarettes as a 6-year-old
10:50 Deciding between Music or Basketball
23:40 Finding path and validation in rap career
32:20 What winning a Grammy meant
35:50 “I gotta spend a lot of time with myself in my thoughts”
41:05 A leader for aspiring rappers
42:12 J. Cole’s three pillars for success
50:09 The life he wishes for his kids
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Imma need Bob to let J.Cole's thought finish before asking the next question 😂
Exactly would prefer if he talked to Angie again
@@product_of_august He has the BEST interviews with her
Yes 👍🏿
Has that VladTv energy 😂
Quite unprofessional imo. Like we get that you have many questions but let the man finish speaking.
This probably the first J Cole interview in a year! He rarely sits down with people. This is a gem!!
Factsssss
💯🐐
This is longest interview since that nardward joint
It's like he doesn't interview every couple years or so and every time it's a gem
Why does he have a hour long interview with Bob Myers on ESPN. Super weird
This man is at the top of the rap game sitting there in sweats, a Dreamville hoody, no chains, no watches, no rings, no grill, just REAL.
looking broke is not real..
@@thugrebelhe doesn’t even look broke he looks comfortable
@@biz26 hes style since years is to look like a homeless, so he want to look broke
you forgot the crocs 😂 ..he showed that a rapper doesn’t have to be icy and dripped in designer . it’s all skill, no props . I respect it
He's good with himself and probably doesnt have the need to impress ppl so he doesnt care i guess.
J.Cole is an absolute GENIUS, love how he thinks and interprets every question. I wish the interviewer hadn’t interrupted so many times!
Omg…frfr he was kinda pissing me off but couldn’t be too mad he asking good questions
J. Cole is so easy to listen to... I wish the interviewer would let the stories flow without interruption
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 THHHATTTTT PARTTTTTTTTTTT
This bothered me too especially since jcole doesn’t do interviews like that
@@kendram4118right the interviewer bout to scare him back into hiding😩
If we’re this annoyed by the constant interruption I can only imagine how Cole felt. His patience is admirable. Maybe he’s being tolerant because he knows the fans need to hear this. Hopefully Bob can take this constructive criticism and apply it to future interviews. Edit:spelling
Yes ..too interruptive wouldn't let him finish answering before firing more questions or telling his own story...I want to hear J Cole more..
i thought i was the only one this annoyed by the constant interruption
Yesss I was definitely annoyed ! Multiple times !
I love that Cole said "Basketball didn't pan out because I didn't put in the work." This is key. Yes, we all have innate talents. Some people are naturally more gifted than others at certain things, but if we put in the WORK we could move mountains.
J cole probably saved my life more times I can count. Jus by saying everything I wanted to say in his songs. And that’s a love for music I can’t explain
There are no words to explain !!!
I think as an interviewer Bob has to allow a person like Cole to think through it. He can't be afraid of the awkward moments or bit of silence. I felt like Cole could've given us even more insight. Glad to hear from him though.
Thought the same thing, he interrupted Cole quit a bit.
@trollortruth08 I believe that Myers will vastly improve as an interviewer. He's kinda new to the podcasting game.
Thought the SAME THING. Low-key was getting annoying, but I'm powering through it currently.
Agreed ! He seems to have wanted to be the main character as the interviewer which is frustrating to hear.
@@SENSEIFILES lol at the main character
A lot of gems out of this interview from Myers and Cole 💯
Shaq I see you
Of course Shaq is the first comment I see on this lol
Facts bro!
I knew you would be on this channel, especially since call is one of your favorites
Mr.Shaq Salute Brother. From SA 🇿🇦🙌🏾
I wish he would let J. Cole talk! We rarely get these in depth interviews, and he interrupted what could have been some great moments.
I literally love how he always brings up forest hills drive becus that was a time to be alive definitely the best album out at the time he’s so authentic & motivated 💗👏🏾
“If they don’t know your dreams then they can’t shoot them down”- J.Cole🐐
I'm telling ya'll right now. That's a 75 year old man inside a 38 year old body. The amount of wisdom spewing out of this man is astounding.
He's Aquarius lol
@@missriss23 what that mean?
😂😂😂
@@missriss23 he’s human lol
I agree! To be able to recognize at 6 your actions affect others that’s a sign of an evolved soul for sure.
Let him speak!! When you have someone of this caliber in your presence you have to listen and understand what they’re saying.
I’m a VERY Big J Cole listener and everytime I watch or listen to this dude on camera, I can tell he is a very intelligent person! You can tell he really thinks before he speaks and he really processes and speaks on things on a very deep and passionate level! Lowkey reminds me of how my wife says I am
I love what Bob does on these podcasts, but he gotta learn to let the responses breathe a bit lol. He's just so excited and so eager to talk lol... I love his Grammy analogy though, because I think that garnering a Classic Album is what a Championship is for an artist, and 2014 Forrest Hills Drives is Coles classic to me.
Bro would not shut up 🤣
😂 Bob be excited af. It’s kinda refreshing at times tbh.
I was thinking the same thing he gotta chill😭
He’s not letting the man speak
SO ANNOYING !
This is great, he interrupted a little but I saw it more as a conversation than an interview. They bounced thoughts off of each other. Myers questions where great
Really shows his personality. I'm looking forward to seeing many interviews from him. You know there are many NBA 🏀 GM's who are hating on him right now.
@Kelvin Wallace yea he's got a 2nd career if he wants to go that route. He'll get better at it. Talented people can usually do a multitude of things.
His background is with sports agencies and media relations even before becoming a GM, it’s actually his biggest strength from the start
@Tré Williams yep you're 100% correct. And I really started vibing with BM after he took the initiative for taking some of the Warriors 🏀 players to visit with some of the prisoners in San Quentin. And actually engage with them and play a pick-up game. I believe that the team did this for two or three years running. As the team GM, he was very pivotal in making this happen.
@@kelvinwallace5565 that’s huge…didn’t even know that. Very cool.
J Cole is such a good role model for young black men to look up to. I admire this man. Thank you for giving us this interview
So glad Cole blessed us with an interview, it’s always amazing to hear his wisdom and knowledge. Such a 🐐, anything this man shows up in is honestly such a value. Love you Cole💓
The fact that J. Cole said on Boblo boat he use to smoke at 6 but that story for another chapter and here we are 4 years later in another chapter talking about it is CRAZY! Cole a genius and is GOATED!!
Facts
Literally thought this same exact thing when he said 6 yrs old!
To God be the glory
you know whats crazy I never really understood that cause I was like "what the heck" 💀 nice to see it come full circle
I’m just glad he made it out unscathed and now he sunbathes with his Son in Tanzanian sun rays thinking bout dumb days ❤
J cole is so transparent. That’s what I love about him. He gives you full detail of thoughts and feelings about his journey. He’s very relatable.
Aquarius vibes energy😊
He’s a god
Still the best live performance I’ve ever seen, Thanks J. Cole for you words of wisdom 🎶
This interview was more then just about rap ❤️ it reflects back that being realistic about what success means to you even on your level truly is the secret to unlocking true happiness & finding that peace or ultimate purpose you were created for
This guy doesn’t let cole talk 😂 answers his own questions
Yooo.. I’m only 14 minutes into it and I had to just stop cause Bob Meyers can’t let Cole finish two sentences.
@@Stewie-A-Simpson its so bad i had to shut it off
Y’all weak af. That adds a genuine feel of a conversation. God forbid it not be strictly formatted black and white like every interview we’ve ever seen 😂 y’all probably the same to hate on NDT because it’s trendy
@@jooniebewatchin bruh.. you sound dumb af or you just not mature enough to have a respectful conversation with someone. If I ask you a question and keep interrupting you before you answer it… would you be okay with that?? Maybe you just don’t have good communication skills.
Im the same way, always trying to end somebody sentences, etc. I have to stop myself at times.
God I wanna sit through this entire interview... but I gotta study. Be back Cole! 🤞🏼
Javiel Paulino trust me he would love your discipline and priority. I appreciate it as well.
Lmao same bruh
@@kelvinwallace5565 thanks King 🫡
@@sonnyrodriguez594 🤣
U trash
When J Cole… talks You listen he’s so down to earth insightful and very genuine and very Human this was beyond music he’s giving life lessons and great storytelling as well as truly showing what success is and dropping wisdom
_A very dope conversational piece. My favorite kind of interview. Salutes to J, and Bob_ 🔥⛽️💯💯
Man he’s a gem. His thinking is on another platform, stop trying to figure out his answer for him let him explain , keep it conversational but allow him to dominate the conversation without the interruption and jumping in so quick you can see in Cole’s eyes how he’s trying to navigate through that while thinking on his answer. I think the same way, and he’s a very mature and great personality, because me personally my face would have gave it away that i was continuously interrupted.
Dude was rambling fumbling over his words. It's an interview. They want to get answers questioned not let someone ramble like a goober.
@@FinalFlash2110broski if u want to watch bob go watch bob were here for the rambling
@zomardino7255 lol that's embarrassing. He's lucky to even be considered for an interview. You're comment doesn't even make sense. Bob was getting the interview moving along bc J Cole was killing the flow. He has questions to ask. He doesn't have time for someone to ramble incoherently.
J Cole: How many times u gonna interupt me Bob : A lot
Videos like these needs to be put out, i hope Cole speaks more because he really can inspire people, he is one of my idols fosho. Im 17 years old and im happy that i have discovered the message hes putting out, and realized that sooner than many people, and for that j cole and other people in my life deserve the credit for that, they influenced me, their music and words influenced me. But i do think Cole should speak more, yes his music is legendary and also what helped make me what i am and am going to be, but speaking helps more in other areas of understanding concepts, while music also helps but helps understands those concepts more through emotion etc and both are needed.
Man I cried this resonated with me so much I’m an artist and used to play ball 🙏💯Thank You this has been my therapist growing up musically… hearing this is so deep
Let the man talk, I hate interviewers that answers their own questions and never let the guest finish their thoughts 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
I wish he let him finish his thoughts. Cole never does interviews so it would be nice to here his full thoughts
Ohhh man, it's great to see Cole again in another interview and really him being so transparent and seemingly honest. Wish Bob would have stopped interrupting and let his thoughts and ideas just flow.
Don’t ever let this guy interview again. He squandered such a precious opportunity.
This dude is literally a lyrical genius, unbelievable his word play, definitely one of the best to ever do it in my opinion
Hands down!
facts
I agree. But let’s fast fwd to today…. Do you still feel the same way?? Or did you switch sides?
The forest hills drive rollout is legendary. I remember when he popped up at LSU and was just playing football on campus and popping up at people's houses to let them hear the album.
Very creative and on brand for what the album was about
One of the best albums ever made 💯🐐
@@Fonzie_619 born sinner better
@@Fonzie_619 EVER
@@RT-wp7oz respectfully, it's not even close. FHD has everything Born Sinner doesn't
It's always a pleasure to watch content from Cole, he's insanely sane. You can tell the realness in him and is such an inspiration for our generation. Keep it up Uncle Cole, can't wait for 'The Fall Off' to drop💯 sending love from Zambia 🇿🇲
Interviewing my favorite of many artist. thank you!!
This kind of interviews are like Masterclass for some of us … please dont INTERRUPT NEXT TIME.
He's gotta keep it move. The dude just rambled lol he had to get questions asked and answered.
@@FinalFlash2110 you’re clearly not as smart as you think 🤦🏽♂️
@@FinalFlash2110 nah it’s not that the questions he asking & the way he asks is kinda dumb… condescending almost … makes you wanna speak specifically
@@nunusodmg4461 As dumb as your ability to write a sentence ?
Shut up Bob mannn!!! 😅😅
This interview is such a welcome surprise! Cole a 🐐, it’s often great to hear his thoughts. Fortunate to have seen him in concert twice too & he’s an amazing performer
cole aint no goat, shut up
I really admire J.Cole's mindset. More importantly, he's willing to share it with the world in order to help others. Great interview!
I love this man, his thinking, his words just everything about him makes my heart happy. ❤
Man the way he articulates his thoughts is just soo captivating , I can watch this man talk for hours what a g
I wish he didn't interrupt so much lol but always a treat to hear this man speak 💙 a gem 🙏🔥💎
I love how Jermaine is displaying the art of conversation. His thought process is focused. His ability to be interrupted while answering one question with another question and answers the 2nd and circle back to the 1st. This a great display of effective listening.
Awesome interview. I loved that you asked him about who he has to go to for help, making sure he straight too.
Love the fact that Cole did this interview he doesn’t sit down often but when he does it’s for good reason
“We had no boblo boat, but I can note those times just like a bible quote/ B.C. Before Cellphones the first time I would smoke. I was, 6 years old but that’s for another chapter. That’s for another story/ to God be the glory. I made it out unscathed/ and now I sunbathe/ With my son in Tanzanian sun rays Thinking bout them days” ❄️🌍 NO BLANKET!!
That was such a Good interview!! Appreciate it
I love J Cole. He is so humble and down to earth.
“It’s a blessing to be satisfied” took a page out of love yourz lol. Cole is definitely a 🐐. Been a fan since The Warm Up 🔥🔥
This guy has always seemed so awesome and real. Used to bop his music and haven't listened to it as much until Creed 3. Time to start listening to him consistently again, he's one of the greats!
2014 Forest Hills Drive (His album about childhood and growing into the man he is today) K.O.D. (His album about how drugs and addiction has affected him) 4 Your Eyez Only (His album that is from the perspective of his childhood friend that passed away) The Off-Season (His newest album where he really showcases his skills as an MC and shows that he still has love for the craft)
Powerful information! No matter what path of life you're on, you can definitely learn some things from this talk... the world needs more leadership like this. Thank you 💜💜
😮💨 already had respect for J. Cole but I have new found respect & love for him now. Listening to his thoughts & his way to self soothe. You can tell a lot that he says is so genuine. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Didn't expect this but I'm here for it
This one verse from J Cole changed my life “most people don’t aim too high, they just aim too low.”
bob literally asking the perfect questions, always exaclty what i have in mind in that moment of the conversation
For God's sake, after a long time we're blessed that Cole sat down for an interview and then a guy like Bob doesn't even let him talk 🤦🏻♂️
Always refreshing to hear Cole drop some wisdom!! ColeWorld! 🗣🙌🏽
It’s a great things watching J Cole interviews. He‘s a Legend & i hope for more music from him🔥
That was deep when he said love for something is discipline & sacrifice & putting in the appropriate work to master the thing you say you love. That goes for anything…
Blessed to hear this. The man is a living legend.
I never thought we needed this sit-down interview. Such a powerful one 🙏🏽💯
I just wanna take this time to say… FOREST HILL DRIVE SHOULD HAVE WON A GRAMMY… no it no longer matters but it’s clear that was the best album of that year.
Facts
💯💯💯
It was the best album of 2014 definitely but it was dropped in December when the ballot was closed already for that year so it shifted in with the 2015 albums
@@saint.pallas then it STILL was the best album that year too…🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
@@youngboy2140 personally I feel it was way closer because Kendrick dropped To Pimp a Butterfly that year
This interview means a lot to me. Thank you
Omg I’m so happy I found this interview!!! I would’ve never thought … but I’m happy 😊😂 It’s gonna be a #ColeSummer
The interview and conversation I absolutely needed. Two of my favorite people I know of. Great content!
I think It’s safe to say I’ve lived through this man vicariously
Jcole's words and works are beyond this universe. What a passionate man. Been listening to jcole since I was 8 & now I'm 26, he is the one of the coolest, fearless & realist people I've ever heard of or seen ! Growing up listening to j cole has definately helped me found the better version of myself in this life's journey. Thanks jcole.
Big up the 96/97 era fr. j cole is one of our realist rappers from our gen
I don't know why I haven't watched more interviews with my idols, I would've found out that I was on the right path a lot earlier. Always trying to be something I wasn't when who I am was more than enough. Thanks for the transparency and vulnerability in this interview!
Belief + work is such an important message Cole is talking about. From sports to music that is a constant that I’ve seen needs to be at the core. Grateful for this video
Rare J. Cole interview👏🏻 I appreciate all of them this, is a gem
This was a very great interview from the both of them, I like how Myers added when he needed, but also let Cole land and share his wisdom. When we look back years from now, this interview will gain so much stock and be valued by many. J. Cole is one of the greatest artists to ever stand on two feet and he deserves his flowers. 💐
Man Myers wouldn’t let Cole talk. If he was able to listen instead of constantly shouting over and interrupting, it would’ve been legendary because the questions were great
What an interesting dynamic of an interview. Enjoyed! This was the first interview ive seen of JCole speaking with someone who is not necessarily from his world/realm when it comes to music, they both had to find a middle ground when it came to mentalities and the barriers of communicating those mentalities. Basketball for sure brought these two together, but their humanity weaved it along the way. I think Mr.Myers profession is a constant quick action pace- to the point communication which showed in his interview style… but everyone that is here for Jcole knows he takes a good 4 minutes to paint the masterpiece of the point, being the story teller that he is. I would actually like to see another interview between them in another year or so, wouldn’t mind it! Would love to see the growth.
Super dope interview. Thank god for Cole man. He’s been like a real big bro to me and if it wasn’t for his music I honestly don’t think I’d be at peace living how I’m living. Realist and greatest rapper of all time
This 60 minutes interview is worth watching & listening too. Thanks jermaine.🇿🇲❤️
Just came from work but won't sleep until I finish this gem, dropping Jewels
Thank you for this Jcole! Definitely taking this advice - don’t tell anyone your dreams, they can’t shoot them down that way. Love all your music. Wish the interviewer would stop interrupting him - come on !!!
Great interview I appreciate Bob sharing this J.Cole is def in my top 5 easily...one of the realest eva🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love when Cole speaks and is not interrupted! 🤦🏽♂️ Bob had some great questions and input at times but let a person finishing speaking! It felt like I was robbed of potiental gems. Hopefully he improves but other than that I appreciate this interview
This was phenomenal. Thank you.
Great piece its absurd to have so few likes on this. Salute to Bob for not being awkward or tone deaf
You can tell he’s such a storyteller/poet by the way he gives such detailed, well thought and explained answers
One of my first time’s listening to a J Cole interview and this was amazing I wish More people that made it to there desired goal come back and drop gems this was and amazing interview!!!
Okay so with the last question, I get all the comments. He asks a powerful and genuine question. Let it sit. But I also think he participates in the interview and gives genuine thoughts. This was a great interview
One of the greatest interviews I could ever see, two wise guys
What a great interview. JCole never disappoints. Love listening to him talk.
“ A wisdom podcast “ this interview really changed me completely, my mentality now is to be the best and work hard to chase my dream. Mann how can someone be so peaceful with himself and confident like he can do whatever he wants but he still helps people and try to inspire others. He is just the goat👀
Forest Hills Drive was like watching the first Creed movie... He almost won that chip so close. But really he did win cause everyone sees how good the man is... And now 2023 Cole did a track for Creed 3. Am i the only one that sees the beauty in that?
Great interview, I always enjoy seeing J Cole interviews. I wish the interviewer would have not interrupted so much.
Man exactly what I needed today!!! Great interview! It’s crazy because I was listening back to your mixtapes 2 nights ago and it was EXACTLY what inspired me to drop this story called “Hoop Dreams” yesterday lol you forever the GOAT Cole 🐐💯💯‼️
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Just listened. Pretty good man. Keep going don’t quit!
@@BornWenzdayNation fr he’s pretty good and has potential
27 years old, 10 years and 7,000,000 millions streams into music and still hold on to every word, J Cole has been the mentor I Yet to meet. YET....
Omg I'm so grateful for this
First Time To Hear Everything Abt Jarmine when he Grew Up How he was Evolving Around the Hood...This Is Great Man.
😂 Bob Myers needs to work on his interview skills. Gotta ask the questions and take a breath so Cole can answer them. My mans keeps cutting him off to answer himself lol. Love this though!
Yo! I got bored with the interruption at some point. Allow this man talk before interrupting him
Conversational piece, but yeah Bob will evolve as an interviewer
Terrific interview we need more Cole interviews
Beautiful interview, beautiful soul
If I was an aspiring musician/artist, I would download this interview with J Cole, chop up all the parts with wisdom, and save it on my phone to watch every month.