Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage nam… Read Full Bio ↴Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole posted songs on various internet forums at the age of 14 under the name "Blaza", but later switched to the name "Therapist".

Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes The Warm Up in 2009 and Friday Night Lights in 2010, after signing to Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.

Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, on September 27, 2011, which included the lead single "Work out". It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In June 18, 2013, Cole released his second studio album Born Sinner. Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number one in it's third week of release. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. On September 15, 2020, Born Sinner was certified double platinum. The album was supported by the lead single Power Trip with R&B artist Miguel, which was released on February 14.

On December 9, 2014, Cole, released his third studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive". It was also the first album in 25 years at that time that went 3 times platinum with absolutely no features. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week and was certified platinum on March 31, 2015. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. The album was later accompanied by two documentaries "J. Cole: Road to Homecoming" in the period of December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 & "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" on January 9, 2016.

On 9 December, 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album "4 Your Eyez Only". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 492,000 album-equivalent units, of which 363,000 were pure album sales, becoming Cole's fourth number one album. On January 12, 2017, the album was certified gold and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 7, 2017.

On April 20, 2018 Cole released his 5th studio album "KOD", after he revealed the album name two days after and held a couple listening sessions. The album featured his new alter ego kiLL edward under which he released the single "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)" on April 18th, 2018, 2 days before releasing KOD. The album was recieved with positive reviews from critics and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 397,000 album-equivalent units in its first week (174,000 coming from pure sales), earning Cole his fifth consecutive number-one album in the country. The album broke several streaming records at the time of the release. On December 5, 2018 the album was certified platinum.

Cole released a 2 song EP called "Lewis Street" on July 22, 2020, which included the single "The Climb Back", which would later be featured on his 6th studio album. On May 7, 2021, Cole released the lead single "Interlude" one week before releasing his 6th studio album. Cole's 6th studio album "The Off-Season" was released on May 14, 2021. The album sold 282,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and would earn Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country. 4 of the 12 songs debuted on the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song "My Life" featuring 21 Savage & Morray peaking at number 2.

Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as non-profit organization the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free in his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Disgusting
J. Cole Lyrics

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Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)
Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)

I told them recognize , Smith and Wesson.
Now I got her in my bedroom busting
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting

Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting

Yeah they talk but they don't know nothing
Nigga eat a dick we the shit no flushing
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
What is you discussing?

Hey, Oh NO
Not another line about how life's a bitch
Well fuck the world and enjoy it
If she is, wonder can she ride the dick.
If so I take her on a voyage
I like em long legged, Mega Thick
Work it out Ya know employ it
You wanna know how I know I'm the shit
Cuz I keep clogging up the toilet

Coley Cole, Fresh as a Four week old
Not a scratch on me, Hoes ask for me
Niggas ask bout me, Silly if you doubt me
Close your eyes and see where the game is headed without me
Give you the realest nigga, give you the chills
You looking at the reason the label gave you the deal
You remind 'em of me, Let's see how does it feel
To know I fathered you niggas and left you out of my will.

Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)
Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)

I told her recognize, Smith and Wesson
Now I got her in my bedroom busting
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting

Yeah they talk but they don't know nothing
Nigga eat a dick we the shit no flushing
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
What is you discussing?

'Nuff of that bullshit cake rap
With your childlike scriptures
I'm busting off nigga take that!
Don't let the limelight get ya
The hood said we fuckin with you cole say
And we gon' ride right wit ya
Yeah we know you got college degrees
But we got prior's like Richard
And here we are
Raps is like CPR
Nigga turn on your tv, BET, you see a star
Me and my team like ET,
Completely we be from Mars
Damn he got bars as if hes speaking of CB4
Need a barrage
A freaky broads, to keep me hard
Like 3 Nicki Minaj's, flow completely retarded
So I'm deeply regarded as one of the gods
And yes her ass clappin so that a round of applause
I guess

Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)
Can't help but think about it all the time.
And you know what's on my mind (x4)

I told her recognize, Smith and Wesson
Now I got her in my bedroom busting
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting

Yeah they talk but they don't know nothing
Nigga eat a dick we the shit no flushing

Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
What is you discussing?

Overall Meaning

The song "Disgusting" by J. Cole is a complex and provocative track that talks about several themes, including his skills as a rapper, his sexuality, and his views on society's perception of him as an artist. He opens the track reflecting on how he can't help but think about something all the time, and the listener can't help but wonder what that is until he proceeds to talk about recognizing Smith and Wesson and having a woman in his bedroom. The song progresses to touch on topics such as the hood's acceptance of him because he had a college degree, and how he's a father figure to other rappers, but they don't measure up to him.

Throughout the track, Cole shows off his lyrical prowess, making references to other rappers and using wordplay to deliver a deep message. He also brags about his sexual prowess and his preference for curvy, long-legged women. Overall, "Disgusting" is a song that displays J. Cole's confidence in his abilities and his desire to be recognized as one of the best rappers in the game.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't help but think about it all the time.
The singer is constantly thinking about something.

And you know what's on my mind (x4)
The person the singer is addressing knows what he is thinking about.

I told them recognize , Smith and Wesson.
The singer advised others to acknowledge the power of his firearm.

Now I got her in my bedroom busting
The artist convinced a woman to have sex with him.

Nigga that's disgusting, that's disgusting
The artist is disgusted with his own behavior.

Yeah they talk but they don't know nothing
The singer does not believe that others understand him or his music.

Nigga eat a dick we the shit no flushing
The singer thinks his music is amazing and others should stop criticizing him.

What is you discussing?
The artist is questioning what others are talking about behind his back.

Not another line about how life's a bitch
The artist is tired of hearing other rappers complain about their struggles.

Well fuck the world and enjoy it
The artist believes that one should live life to the fullest despite its hardships.

If she is, wonder can she ride the dick.
The singer is wondering if a woman he is interested in is good in bed.

If so I take her on a voyage
The artist plans to have sex with the woman if she is good in bed.

I like em long legged, Mega Thick
The singer is attracted to women with certain physical traits.

Work it out Ya know employ it
The singer wants the woman to use her sexuality to please him.

You wanna know how I know I'm the shit
The singer is confident in his abilities as a rapper.

Cuz I keep clogging up the toilet
The artist is making a crude joke about his successful bowel movements.

Coley Cole, Fresh as a Four week old
The artist refers to himself as Coley Cole and boasts about his freshness.

Not a scratch on me, Hoes ask for me
The singer is unblemished and attractive to women.

Niggas ask bout me, Silly if you doubt me
The singer is well-known and respected in his community.

Close your eyes and see where the game is headed without me
The artist believes that he is a crucial figure in the music industry.

Give you the realest nigga, give you the chills
The artist is confident that his music is authentic and impactful.

You looking at the reason the label gave you the deal
The artist believes that he is the most talented artist on his record label.

You remind 'em of me, Let's see how does it feel
The singer is challenging others to see if they measure up to his standards.

To know I fathered you niggas and left you out of my will.
The artist thinks that other rappers owe their success to him and that he is their superior.

Nuff of that bullshit cake rap
The singer is tired of hearing shallow or insincere lyrics in rap music.

With your childlike scriptures
The singer thinks that the lyrics of other rappers are immature or simplistic.

I'm busting off nigga take that!
The singer is making a confident statement about his rapping abilities.

Don't let the limelight get ya
The artist is warning others not to let fame go to their heads.

The hood said we fuckin with you cole say
The artist believes that he has the support of his community.

And we gon' ride right wit ya
The singer plans to take advantage of his support to achieve his goals.

Yeah we know you got college degrees
The singer is educated and intelligent.

But we got prior's like Richard
The artist's community values street smarts more than academic degrees.

Raps is like CPR
The artist believes that his music has the power to revive the rap industry.

Nigga turn on your tv, BET, you see a star
The artist is recognized as a successful rapper on national television.

Me and my team like ET,
The singer and his team are unique and stand out in the rap industry like the fictional character E.T.

Completely we be from Mars
The artist and his team are different from the norm and feel alienated from the rest of society.

Damn he got bars as if hes speaking of CB4
The singer has exceptional lyrical abilities comparable to a fictional movie about rappers called CB4.

Need a barrage
The singer is seeking a group of attractive women to have sex with.

A freaky broads, to keep me hard
The singer wants sexually adventurous women to keep him sexually aroused.

Like 3 Nicki Minaj's, flow completely retarded
The artist is attracted to women who have physical traits similar to Nicki Minaj and thinks that his rap flow is exceptional.

So I'm deeply regarded as one of the gods
The artist thinks that he is one of the greatest rappers of all time.

And yes her ass clappin so that a round of applause
The singer is making a crude joke about a woman's sexual performance.

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