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.
Forbidden Fruit
J. Cole Lyrics
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Down to the garden, took a little dip (oh no)
Apple juice falling from her lips took a little sip (boom)
Little sip
Took a little sip, took a little sip
T-T-Took a little, took a little, took a little sip (uh)
Uh huh
When niggas hold tec's like they mad at the ref
That's why I keep a cross on my chest, either that or a vest
Do you believe that Eve had Adam in check?
And if so, you gotta expect to sip juice
From the forbidden fruit and get loose
Cole is the king, most definite
My little black book thicker than the Old Testament
Niggas pay for head but the pussy sold separate
Same bitch giving brains to the minister
The same reason they call Mr. Cee "the finisher"
Forbidden fruit, watch for the Adam's apple
Slick with words don't hate me, son
What you eat don't make me shit
And who you fuck don't make me cum
Put a price on my head won't make me run
Try to kill me but it can't be done
Cause my words gon' live forever
You put two and two together Cole here forever
Me and my bitch, took a little trip
Down to the garden, took a little dip (oh no)
Apple juice falling from her lips took a little sip (boom)
Bitches come and go (You know that)
Money come and go (You know that)
Love come and go (Don't shit last)
Bitches come and go (You know that)
Money come and go (You know that)
Love come and go (Don't shit last)
Take a seat baby girl you've been all in my mind
I know I ain't called gotta pardon my grind
Just copped a maroon 5, no Adam Levine
Came a man by myself, only father was time
I know that she relate baby daddy ain't shit
So she raised that nigga kids but she swallowing mine
And that's why you all in my mind
All in my line like caller number nine
Cause a nigga poppin' like Harlem in the nine-
Seven, way before Mase was a reverend
I was a young nigga making A's at 11
At 12, trying to get that taste of the Heaven
Or Hell, only time gon' tell
Fuck her while her mama home "baby, don't yell"
How many record do a nigga gotta sell
Just to get the cover of the double X L
Or Fader, fuck ya magazine hater
When I say that I'm the greatest
I ain't talking about later
I'mma drop the album the same day as Kanye
Just to show the boys the man now like Wanyá
And I don't mean no disrespect, I praise legends
But this what next the boy sick, can't disinfect
Life's a bitch and the pussy's wet
My clip is loaded and this the kiss of, death
Blah
Me and my bitch, took a little trip
Down to the garden, took a little dip (oh no)
Apple juice falling from her lips took a little sip (boom)
Bitches come and go (You know that)
Money come and go (You know that)
Love come and go (Don't shit last)
Bitches come and go (You know that)
Money come and go (You know that)
Love come and go (Don't shit last)
Don't shit last, and you know that
Went to hell, got hot didn't melt
The only man above me is God himself
All these other niggas is below me
Word to Phife, Q-Tip, Ali, and Jarobi
What up Queens
Cole is the King (and you know that)
Started with a dollar and a dream (and you know that)
Never give a bird bitch a ring (you should know that)
Bitch! Bitch!
That should be my new ad lib
I got a new one, I finally got a cool ad lib
Be at all the shows everybody be like, Bitch!
Yo, yo, yo pull over right here, right here, here you go
Yeah pull over right here, to the right
Pull over, pull over, pull over, pull over
Aight, look look, park right here
I'm ma be out it'll be like 30 minutes tops
It'll be like 30 minutes, I'll be right back out, ight
Bitches come and go, bitches come and
Yo, yo what up, what's poppin', I'm back, I'm back
Yo you got that piece ready for me, that Jesus piece?
Nah the gold, the rose gold joint, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah let me see that, oh shit what is that some
What's, what the fuck is that platinum
Is that? What's that chain right there
Is that-ss-ss white gold, that's platinum
Is that plat, well niggas doing platinum again
Niggas doing, niggas ain't even platinum yet right, oh shit bout to make
Yo I'm trying to bring that shit back, kill these niggas
Let me see that one too, the wat, the watch, the platinum watch
The lyrics for J. Cole feat. Kendrick Lamar's song "Forbidden Fruit" discuss a trip with a significant other to a garden where they partake in the forbidden fruit. Throughout the song, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar tackle the theme of temptation, with references to religious concepts such as Adam and Eve, and the valley of the shadow of death. J. Cole notes that many pay for sex, however, they pay separately for sex and love, and references the inequity that exists within modern-day relationships. Kendrick Lamar ultimately weighs in, rapping about how bitches, money, and love come and go, but that life and death are ultimately all that remain.
Additionally, the song discusses J. Cole's rise to fame, from his early years where he had nothing but a dollar and a dream to where he is now, a king in his own right. He mentions his own humbleness - how he's risen without disrespecting the legends who've come before him such as Phife, Q-Tip, Ali, and Jarobi. Kendrick speaks in his signature voice about the temporary nature of life, the importance of not getting too attached to physical possessions or temporary notions of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my bitch, took a little trip
I went on a trip with my partner
Down to the garden, took a little dip (oh no)
We went to the garden and took a dip
Apple juice falling from her lips took a little sip (boom)
My partner's lips were dripping with apple juice, and I drank some
Little sip
I took a small drink
Took a little sip, took a little sip
I took two small drinks
T-T-Took a little, took a little, took a little sip (uh)
I took several small drinks
Uh huh
Ey yo, I walked through the valley of the shadow of death
I went through a difficult time in my life
When niggas hold tec's like they mad at the ref
People carry guns with them, like they're angry at a referee
That's why I keep a cross on my chest, either that or a vest
For protection, I wear a cross or a vest
Do you believe that Eve had Adam in check?
Do you think that Eve had control over Adam?
And if so, you gotta expect to sip juice
If you believe that, you should expect to take part in things that might be considered wrong
From the forbidden fruit and get loose
To indulge in things that are considered taboo and become reckless
Cole is the king, most definite
I am the king, no doubt about it
My little black book thicker than the Old Testament
I have a lot of contacts, more than the Old Testament
Niggas pay for head but the pussy sold separate
People pay for oral sex, but the woman's vagina is not included in the deal
Same bitch giving brains to the minister
The same woman who gives head to someone is also giving head to a minister
The same reason they call Mr. Cee "the finisher"
They call Mr. Cee "the finisher" for the same reason
Forbidden fruit, watch for the Adam's apple
Be careful of the consequences that come with indulging in taboo things
Slick with words don't hate me, son
I am good with words; don't be jealous
What you eat don't make me shit
What you do does not affect me
And who you fuck don't make me cum
Who you have sex with does not affect me
Put a price on my head won't make me run
A bounty on my head will not make me hide
Try to kill me but it can't be done
Even if someone tries to kill me, they won't succeed
Cause my words gon' live forever
My words will last forever
You put two and two together Cole here forever
Collect the facts, and you'll see that I will be around forever
Bitches come and go (You know that)
Women come and go, and you know that
Money come and go (You know that)
Money comes and goes, and you know that
Love come and go (Don't shit last)
Love comes and goes, and nothing lasts forever
Take a seat baby girl you've been all in my mind
Sit down, you've been on my mind
I know I ain't called gotta pardon my grind
I apologize for not calling you; I'm busy working
Just copped a maroon 5, no Adam Levine
I just bought something; it's a maroon 5, but it's not Adam Levine
Came a man by myself, only father was time
I grew up alone with no one but time
I know that she relate baby daddy ain't shit
I know that you can relate because your baby daddy is no good
So she raised that nigga kids but she swallowing mine
She raised someone else's kids, but she's having sex with me
And that's why you all in my mind
That's why you're on my mind
All in my line like caller number nine
Everyone is trying to talk to me
Cause a nigga poppin' like Harlem in the nine- / Seven, way before Mase was a reverend
I'm famous like Harlem in the '90s, before Mase was a preacher
I was a young nigga making A's at 11
I was a smart kid; I got good grades at 11 years old
At 12, trying to get that taste of the Heaven / Or Hell, only time gon' tell
At age 12, I was experimenting with things that are considered good or bad; only time will tell what kind of person I am
Fuck her while her mama home "baby, don't yell"
I had sex with her while her mother was home; I told her not to make noise
How many record do a nigga gotta sell
How many records does someone have to sell?
Just to get the cover of the double X L
To be on the cover of Double XL magazine
Or Fader, fuck ya magazine hater
And also to be on the cover of Fader magazine – to those who hate magazines, screw you
When I say that I'm the greatest / I ain't talking about later
When I say I'm the best, I don't mean in the future; I mean right now
I'mma drop the album the same day as Kanye
I'm going to release my album on the same day as Kanye
Just to show the boys the man now like Wanyá
I'll do this to show people that I'm a man, just like Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men
And I don't mean no disrespect, I praise legends
I don't mean to be disrespectful; I respect the greats
But this what next the boy sick, can't disinfect
But I am the next great, and I'm too good to be stopped
Life's a bitch and the pussy's wet
Life is difficult, but sometimes it can also be pleasurable
My clip is loaded and this the kiss of, death
My gun is loaded, and I'm dangerous
Don't shit last, and you know that
Nothing lasts forever, and you know that
Went to hell, got hot didn't melt
I went to a bad place, but it didn't break me
The only man above me is God himself
The only person who is better than me is God
All these other niggas is below me
Everyone else is less successful than me
Word to Phife, Q-Tip, Ali, and Jarobi / What up Queens
A reference to A Tribe Called Quest, four of whose members are from Queens, New York
Cole is the King (and you know that)
I am the king, and you know that
Started with a dollar and a dream (and you know that)
I started with very little, and you know that
Never give a bird bitch a ring (you should know that)
Don't propose to a promiscuous woman
Bitch! Bitch!
An ad-lib interjection
That should be my new ad lib
I should use that as my new ad-lib
I got a new one, I finally got a cool ad lib
I came up with a cool new ad-lib
Be at all the shows everybody be like, Bitch!
When I perform, everyone will say "Bitch" because of my new ad-lib
Yo, yo, yo pull over right here, right here, here you go
Stop the car here
Yeah pull over right here, to the right / Pull over, pull over, pull over, pull over
Stop the car here on the right side / Stop the car, stop the car, stop the car
Aight, look look, park right here
Okay, let's park here
I'm ma be out it'll be like 30 minutes tops / It'll be like 30 minutes, I'll be right back out, ight
I'll be out for a maximum of 30 minutes; I'll be right back
Bitches come and go, bitches come and
Women come and go, and
Yo, yo what up, what's poppin', I'm back, I'm back
Hey, what's going on? I'm back
Yo you got that piece ready for me, that Jesus piece?
Do you have that piece of jewelry ready for me, the one with Jesus on it?
Nah the gold, the rose gold joint, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
No, not the gold one; the rose gold one, yes
Yeah let me see that, oh shit what is that some
Let me take a look at it, oh wait, what is that?
What's, what the fuck is that platinum
Wait, what the hell is that, platinum?
Is that? What's that chain right there / Is that-ss-ss white gold, that's platinum
What kind of chain is that? / Is that white gold? No, it's platinum
Niggas doing, niggas ain't even platinum yet right, oh shit bout to make
People are starting to do platinum again, even though they haven't achieved platinum status yet; I'm about to do it
Yo I'm trying to bring that shit back, kill these niggas
I'm trying to bring back platinum again and dominate the music industry
Let me see that one too, the wat, the watch, the platinum watch
Let me see that other one too, the watch, the one that's made of platinum
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERMAINE L. COLE, RONNIE FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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