J. Cole Gives Us a Tour of 2014 Forest Hills Drive in Fayetteville, N.C.
2014 ж. 23 Қар.
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The rapper also shares some special memories from his adolescence.
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J Cole is really the humblest rapper in the game, it's impossible not to love him
Not quite the humblest rapper, there are a lot of humble rappers, that almost makes them better too.
Vertex Agreed but just name a few
Mir Redd Logic for one (he straight up thanks his fans time and time again on twitter). Gambino Seems pretty Humble. Lil' Dicky is hella humble. *Edit:* Kid Cudi is also a very humble rapper
Vertex Yea no, I listen to all the artist heavily and Dicky and Cudi are the humblest, Bino and Logic have been flawsing for some time now especially Bino,
Mir Redd True, but I can kind of see why Logic and Bino are like that, they both really do have a lot of talent and both are getting quite a bit of hate about their new album drops. Bino seems to be moving into R&B and people don't seem to like it. I can't say I do, I can't say I don't. But, I think I'm going to like his hip-hop and rapping a lot more than his R&B stuff because his flow and wordplay are ridiculous. That being said, he is very humble when he's talking to his fans. Logic's been getting a quite a bit of hate because of his new album title "AfricAryan" but I don't think that'll effect him. His life has changed so much since Under Pressure dropped, and he dropped a mixtape pretty much right after he dropped The Incredible True Story and said it was for the fans. He really is fan oriented and I love that.
it’s crazy to look back and see how far he’s come. i respect how he never once switched up
This guy is so incredibly humble and we love him for it. A true artist and master of his craft.
This new Album got me visiting old gems
His new album is fire
I don’t even want to be a rapper,I want to be an artist and seeing J.coles life pretty much how mines is right now at 15 is inspirational
I could cry revisiting this vid🥹 I was 14 when this dropped. I’m 24 now… Cole’s my fav & so inspiring esp to me as a writer✍🏾❤️💯
whos here after the 6 year anniversary of 2014 forest hills drive?
With his damn net worth, he lives a pretty humble lifestyle. Props my man
this is supposed to be just a house/room tour, but Cole giving the TED talk instead, respect COLEWORLD so inspiring
2021 AND WE STILL IN HERE !!
This guy is such a honest down to earth person!
i moved here 5 days ago.. used to come to fayetteville's mall every spring with my auntie as a kid
Who else remembers watching this when it came out?
Gotta love j cole
who here after cole's album dropped
☝️
Just got recommended this today😂😂
Cole so right about that privacy part, as a human, you need your own space to develop.
i got goosebumps while watching this
You guys brought it back! Let’s goo! Been waiting for this to come Back ever since it was taking off !
i respect this man so much.
So nostalgic especially 6 years ever
lol "Aye Lil nigga!" XD hahahaha
Random azerrz comment out of no where 😂
Lol
😂😂😂
DAMN this is fuckin tight...being from fayetteville literally living in fayetteville right now and watchin this man go back to where it all started is just amazing..anythings possible
you know where 2014 forest hill drive is ?
Jeremy Diesel yeah man its only 20 mins from my house
Oh word that's whassup, you going this weekend?
Album listening party over the weekend. Just wanted to know if you might come through, I might.
wait you serious he's doin it here? shit I didnt even know that
"if you can rap ya ass off, but you can't write a song, I ain't trying to listen" that needs to be the motto for every modern rapper
Cole acted like a grown man at 15, people could learn something from him... Cole world
LakerFan you knew him at 15?
Jd1217 I think he was talking about the things that Cole said he was experiencing around the age 15
LakerFan Bro.. no he didn't 😂 he was a kid listen to his songs bro he explained how he grew up so much mentally ,, he was just a kid lmfaooo making mistakes like everyone
LakerFan I’m 15 and I act like a grown man lmfao
Jimmy neutron you wouldn’t have your KZhead name as Jimmy Neutron if you acted like a man😂
One of the most humble and realest rappers of this generation. Along with Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, and Logic.
💯💯💯
wow he is a good guy- humble his rap to be honest is the best when it comes to story telling but he is no Nas or Jay level yet. I am a fan of J Cole but he has long way to go before we can put him I'm the HOF of Hip Hop. Big L, 2pac, Biggie,Run DMC NWA Wu Tang Clan etc and etc I can list all the hip hop GOATs...oh yeah Americas favorite white boy Em mf Nem aka the Real Slim Shady aka Makaveli the reincarnation.
Well said. The two most humble are Kendrick a n J.Cole
I agree
for real
This was better than any episode of MTV Cribs, IMO.
Right! Cause it's so real! It's so relatable. All those MTV cribs just try and stunt tryna buy the best they can
THANK YOU
***** true lol
***** Redman's episode of cribs was the trillest shit ever aired on MTV hahaha
Ole Boy not in your opinion that's everybody's 😂
"they thought I was tryna hack they computer"
Wtf😂😂😂
Chris Ollett I wasn't the only one who caught that 😂😂
Lol Cole actually majored in computer science in the beginning of his college life
Lmfao Ik
I remeber when he got "famous/discovered" and I was in middle school. A girl had a newspaper with his picture on it and she was freaking out over it and cutting it out in class. I asked her who is it and she said "J Cole" a rapper from Fayetteville. And I was like woah someone from around here really? I couldn' belive that someone from here made it. Its so incredible to see how inspiring and humble he is.
idk you buh you cute af 💯
+nathan maldonado thanks!
I'm from the ville my grandpa was the #1 fan of the hope mills tigers
+213 Cuz you need some water bruh? lol
+Jesse Oh Lmaoooooo.
It's sad how under rated he is, got mad respect for him though
He is not underrated. He is one of the biggest rappers in out generation.
He is underrated because look at how many of the people actually listen to the other stuff besides the radio singles
Young Sinatra He is underrated. People barely know him, and if they do know him they only know a couple of his radio songs like Power Trip . They don't know Forest Hills Drive and all his other albums.
hi2u2then forest hills drive debuted a #1. the fuck you talkin bout? literally all of his albums have.
***** I'm sorry, you must not've realized that I was talking to Young Sinatra, not you mr man pivot . Have a nice day bitch
he has a beautiful personality
of course, he signed with Jay-z, the devil himself!
He did ;( but still you can hear in some of his songs he kinda subliminally shows he regrets it
might just be the greatest video in complex history
ItsKidBreezy
Faxx no printer
The older j Cole beats in the background makes this better
definitely
when he mentioned The Roots one of their songs came on
J. Cole is smart
+Christian Ridenhour he loyal
+Whiiiteeey I appreciate that.
He loyal
word brah
he thinks about what he says and his futer
I don't understand how people can think drake is better than cole. Cole is the greatest new schooler, and he's even challenging the old greats. If he keeps making music like he is now, he'll go down in the history books forever
Zane Dietlin Idk why people compare him to Drake because J.Cole is real rapper with meanings, but drakes cool and all lmao
Zane Dietlin Drake and Cole respect each other as artists and have their respective audiences. It's not about "better" because not everyone has the same taste in music. "I don't understand how people can think RED is better than BLUE. BLUE is the greatest new color, and he's even challenging the old colors............"
Don't get me wrong I'm a huge listener of drake but I get you
+Zane Dietlin Ye dude i really understand but sadly especially now at days its not always who has the better lyrics beats or flow its really about who gets played on the radio (and trust me thats a whole other bs story) i enjoy both mc's but drakes music and i guess label endourses him more u know maybe im wrong but thats how i see it.
J coke is the truth I don't even like drake
Logic and Cole - Most humblest rappers ever.
You forgot Kendrick
Yeah shouts to him.
Nas
***** he Rich bol now every time I hear him it make me feel broke lol he like a stalker they say they done with ya but end up returning
and lecrae
Cole is a great rapper. He tells stories instead of just rapping about hoes and money and drugs. Respect.
Omg,we would’ve never guessed 😱
People just don't understand cole is of the most important rappers of this generation and beyond a deep rapper wit mainstream success who hasn't forgotten where he came from and who he his and just an overall good hearted human being I hope he goes platinum I hope his album is a bonafide classic I hope he gets a Grammy because if anyone deserve it it's him. Not only that he is a good example for young youth and to rappers he showing people that even with success and having millions of dollars that you don't have to change to a arrogant jerk but you could grow and mature to an even better human being because of his success much respect to cole for being himself and inspiring young black and white people who grew up in hard times. #2014foresthilldtive #Coleworld #Colewinter #Dreamville
well said!
real shit bruh
Tru
Preach it!
So true! I enjoy listening to his interviews and deep conversations. He's more than the "money, drugs, and hoes."
Everybody is like J.Cole is underrated, he's making NC proud and I'm over here like he's hella hott
lol fr
I know ppl on the internet just say things to get some kind of Brownie points. Cole is anything but underrated he gets enough recognition
Dutchmaster Blunt nah
@Brianna Moore ayyyeee reppin nc here too! I visited his house
I don't know if you think that's a good thing but it's not
J Cole's one of the wisest rappers I know
tommy bandz
Bret stfu
yung soda L
Nothing but respect and love to J. Cole
I wish the video was longer 😞...Jermaine is truely amazing man
Ikr!!😩😩
angie calloway people who use rappers first names are so funny to me. “hey you heard that new Lil Yachty” “oh you mean miles?” Headass
I honestly don't know where I was when J.cole happened. Like, I've lived here all through when J.cole blew up and never even seen him. I don't even live too far from feyetteville
Same here
+Beneen sLackers
***** just slacking on good rappers
Yeah I was like 12 when he was coming up and wasn't really with underground stuff
Cause the minute you start putting bass in ya boice, Stepdad gon get outta sleep... "AYE LITTLE NIGGA"
Incredibly humble i loved this
The realest rapper of the new school. Authentic musician.
I'd say cole and kendrick. both allways be real
EminemParkLinkin True, I myself say that they are the new school rap kings. While other stuff is complete garbage, Kendrick and Cole tell stories and go deeper than pussy and weed.
"aye lil nigga"
"Cause the minute you start putting things in your voice, step dad gon get up outta sleep.." ^^^
Dreams playing in the background for all the OGs👌 Nice touch.
Scott Farrell it's "Crunch time" In the background
Beatbox bro same beat tho
Scott Farrell that old j cole i hear u👍🏽
J3223 its both
He has my name and he's the best rapper out right now, Cole World Dreamville
Correction- You have his name LMFAO
Coka1122 trueee i think hes older
Jermaine Whitaker You said "He has my name" lmfaoo we just playing.
you have his name but OK
Jermaine Whitaker lmfaooooo did you make that your avi just so you could say that sentence to people
God damn. He's fucking real af. Same with Kendrick.. he don't give a fuck about celeb status. These two running the rap game right now.. and they both real af. Respect.
Man, he's such a humble guy and 2014 Forest Hills Drive is a true classic
J cole and logic, the 2 most genuine and polite not only rappers but artists in the music industry
Chance the Rapper too
Connor Howlett So true
Connor Howlett and Phora?
Connor Howlett kendrick???
And Kdot
he is such a sweet and empowering soul
Stuff like this is so interesting!
thats dope he baught his childhood home thats wicked inspiring
I live in Fayetteville, i gotta go check out the house
same
+Dreaded_Pegasus i use to live like 5 minutes if that from his house
Same!
Yeah man u should i live in durham i went all the way there to check it out, it gives u this vibe man im tellin yah
visited the house today it looks like a normal house but something about it is really cool
Anybody else notice how damn tall he is
if i see him in real life id snap my neck tryin to look at his face.😂😭
Adreanna XO Ye, he 6"2
KBTITAN-24 6'3
Frank 6"4... he even says so I'm false prophets
Get exposed standin' next to 6'4 rappers
So Humble!! Like he said all of that jewelry & bottle popping shit that all the rappers talk about now days don't mean NOTHING!!
I'm from Angier, NC (about an hour away from Fayetteville) and J Cole is making NC PROUD. I remember when 2014FHD dropped everyone at school was talking about it and Cole. He makes me proud to be from NC.
damn I went to highschool near Angier
That is why this man is on my top 10 list of rappers - the house is going to shelter a different family every 2 years...humbling and that's why this dude will go down as one of the greatest, its not about popping bottles and bling because anyone can make music like that but if you have the ability to touch someone and your music speaks to them as if he is having a direct conversation with you - that is POWER! Pre-odered the album and can't wait to hear that shit!
So much love for Cole as a person and as an artist. Dreamville is the team to be in right now. Incredible. BTW, can someone name those kicks? Couldn't get a good look at them
his voice😍 his personality👌. lyrical genius 🔥
I always like to see this video so humble
DOUBLE PLAT NO FEATURES
TRIPLE
I love this guy
Marry him
Mik Whalen I wish I could! lol
MissSweets whats the problem???
Mik Whalen lmao well for starters im 10 years younger and live in the uk
MissSweets so? get a better excuse
I didn't want this to end
Drake should give us a tour of his hardknock life, him struggling in his upper class neighborhood in those gritty canada streets going to those expensive private schools and working as a struggling successful actor before he had his big break as a successful rapper, yes it truly is a rag t riches story with Aubery Graham. #startedfromthebottom #Yolo #hastag
BOYYYYYY IF YOU DONTTT GETTTTT Drake don't care about none of that, all he cares about is nicki minaj lol But no really, majority of his music is for bitches and their feelings. Also tries to act hard too. But he's one of the most popular dudes out there so whatever :b
miguel garcia Hes fake he isn't honest in his music, and the guys who are fanboys of him make me laugh, because a lot of his music is made for women.
Yeah I'm not a fan of him at all man..
Haha shows that you really don't know shit about Drake. First of all he already did give a tour of his house while he was on his last season of Degrassi. Nigga lived in his moms basement and he was driving some beat up Acura. Second, He was more middle class than anything. And he also stated that he lived in more of the hood parts where his dad use to live. He would visit him from time to time and even lived with him for a few years. Third, He didn't go to no fucking private school. He went to a public school and dropped out. Told his history teacher that he didn't need this shit and straight up walked out. And finally he wasn't making that much money on Degrassi to begin with. He was making about as much as minimum wage is here in the states. It is true that him being on Degrassi did help him get his name out there. But he still had to grind hard and work his ass off to make the best music he could and for people to actually accept a half black half jewish rapper from Canada who's coming off of a t.v show into Hip Hop
Okay....? Don't nobody like drake anyways. Except fuckboys and bitches who be in their feelings
I completely respect what J Cole is doing with the house for the families. But how crazy would it be if they made it into a museum. All proceeds could even go to charity.
Daanish Bhatti or many people would visit. It's too out of the way. It would be cool though.
Love cole. I was in the same situation, but i was an only child saw my dad rarely, lived with my mom in Carmel NY... my room was a closet, one bedroom apartments we'd move into a different one almost each year.. then in 8th grade,she met someone, i moved into a house in Arlington. Same exact words.. "I have a upstairs?!" love hate moment when i moved into the HOUSE that i still live in today. And i love when cole raps about his childhood. Thanks for touching my life and so many others. -TB
How can 36 ppl not like this interview? I swear ppl just hate for no apparent reason.
Damn every time this guy opens his mouth I just want to cry. He validates everything that I ever felt was real but felt ashamed of because I'm introverted and value family and love over material possessions, sex, drugs etc. He makes me feel like I can be myself and that's ok
J. Cole...I'm speechless.
ugh he's so beautiful
I'm pleasantly surprised and this young man is a breath of fresh air. I'm a 40 years old, a Black man, husband, dad and retired soldier. I viewed the current state of rap as a bunch of organized noise...created and listened too by those without a clue as to who they are. This young man is clearly focused, he had a dream went after it and after a degree of success he's still humble and actually reaching back to help another person stand. I wish him continued success and may this mark a beginning of a new era in rap music that's getting away from the garbage rap which talks about: "I'm a pimp, hustler, gangsta, playa"
"You can't run from home" ... I won't forget that
Cole is a Humble Guy For Real One Of The Real Artist Of this generation
J cole wearing huaraches in 2014 trendsetter
😍😍😍😍 It's that mind that he has. Humble and socially aware. Intelligence is sexy.
J Cole is so fucking real, best rapper in the game, period.
and Nikki won best Hip Hip album.. GTFOH
+fono Opetaia smh
+Fono Opetaia Daylight robbery at its finest.
Hip hip really ?
HIP HOP GUYS lol.. she might as well of won for Hip Hip album lol
+Fono Opetaia Yeah hip hip coz she gat giant hips, whats wrong with that lol
His album 2014 Forrest Hills Drive is fire! Hands down!
He's the coolest guy
writedrunkeditsober your moms the coolest guy
Graham Herrick Damn son, no wonder why you have no friends
What an amazing soul! My regret is not discovering his music sooner.
i just realized that my love for cole goes farther than his music. so humble and different than the other rappers out there.
Top 5 ( New generation ) 1 J.cole 2. Kendrick Lamar 3. Drake 4. Big Krit 5. Logic (Honorable mention )- Joey Badass
Nice too see logic getting recognition. I'd swap Krit for Bada$$ :)
Chuck Mick Jenkins on in there
I see you on WSHH and youtube, lol
dont sleep on ab soul earl sweatshirt chance and mick jenkins
Finally someone who actually listens the lyrics I highly agree with you on this except for logic at 5 Id put joey at 5 and logic at honorable
Wow! J Cole is awesome with his plan for that house to help other people.
Great story from a great artist. There's so much value in sharing who you are and where you come from... anyone can do it, and when you do it... you Inspyer people. We all have different roots... different experiences... when we open up about ourselves, it touches people... because opening up is the hardest thing for a lot of people to do. Opening up allows people to understand you... and when people understand you, they gain more of a respect for who you have become. Much respect for J.Cole. This is pure awesomeness and authenticity. GENUINE.
"Cleaned my room eeeuurgh!! jus enough to not get my ass whooped " 😂😂😂 loool i do the same J Cole is so down to earth but Real talk I should be cleaning up ma room now.
Best rapper ALIVE! Point blank period! Zero fucks given! Do not lie! This man is the humblest realist rapper ALIVE right now! He better than Drake Kendrick and Logic. No competition! And it angers me that he's so underrated!
krysta lindo he's not even underrated
idk nas is still alive
No, because Eminem, Nas, Q-Tip, and Prodigy are still alive.
Relax on logic
krysta lindo: bruh people have their own opinions.
Im 16 raised in Fayetteville NC I understand the struggle. J.cole a true legend best of all time
J cole is such a nice guy
Such a humble and thoughtful guy
This was so sweet! Love J. Cole. ❤
It seemed like ALL my high school girlfriends lived in that exact house on Long Island. That's a cool story about giving families 2 years in the house to get it together and move on to the next level. I dig JCole.
Exactly tht's what's rapping is truly about having a drift en mindset and the passion for the love of the game it's not about having all this money and jewelry it's about being lyrical and have a mindset to 2 be telling storys 2 the hardcore fans like myself who truly love Hip-Hop
he is so humble n genuine thats why i love him
How sweet to help other families. Took me back with the stereo and cassette tape.
Still the best video on complex
his voice is so relaxing and calming
The way he talks is so inspirational, I have much respect for Cole