Hip-hop icon J. Cole isn’t just dropping bars, he’s dropping dimes overseas. The rapper has signed with China’s Nanjing Monkey Kings , blending his love for music with a professional basketball pursuit. “I just want to challenge myself. Basketball has always been a part of my story.” J. Cole Why It Matters This isn’t Cole’s first professional hoops venture. He’s previously played in the Basketball Africa League and Canada’s Elite Basketball League. At 41, Cole continues to push the boundaries of what a hip-hop artist can achieve, inspiring fans to pursue passions beyond music. Fan & Cultural Reaction Social media is buzzing. Many fans celebrate Cole’s authenticity, while others debate how he’ll balance basketball with music. One thing’s for sure: this move shows that Cole’s grind never stops. Sources: Hypebeast , New York Post
On July 12, Prodigy of Mobb Deep held an in store signing for his new EP entitled Albert Einstein at Jefferson's urban street wear boutique in Bergenfield, NJ. The new EP, which is produced by The Alchemist, will officially be released on July 17. At the signing he also sold his new book, H.N.I.C, which will be released on the same date as the EP.
Photo Credit: Twon Don
During the signing fans had the opportunity to meet and greet Prodigy. The first 100 people to arrive received a free t-shirt. Prodigy is set to go on tour in August.
Prodigy and Rae ROQ (Photo by Twon Don)
Check out the video from his newly released single from his EP entitled "Dough Pildin"


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