J. Cole's "No Role Modelz" Hits Massive Spotify Accomplishment

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on December 23, 20232.2K Views

CHICAGO - JUL 28: Recording artist J. Cole performs on day one of Lollapalooza on July 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Few rap hits can claim this accolade, especially ones that are such perfect marriages between style, substance, and singularity.

J. Cole hasn't dropped that much new solo material as of late, although his feature run has been absolutely legendary. Still, that doesn't mean that his beloved work fell off people's rotation at all; if anything, you could say it's stronger than ever. Moreover, arguably the rapper's biggest hit, "No Role Modelz," just accomplished something stunning and garnered over two billion streams on Spotify recently. Few rap hits can claim this title, and fewer still are such balanced offerings of style, substance, and singularity. The Dreamville boss should feel very proud of this, even if he's always found inspiration in artistic growth rather than commercial metrics.

Furthermore, if you want proof of J. Cole's skills, look no further than another titan of the game: Nicki Minaj. Her praise for his contribution to Pink Friday 2 was quite wholesome and indicative of his status. "This man J. Cole had a 2 hour talk with me," she wrote. "2. Two!!!! Didn’t realize I was sitting on a therapist couch but ummm 2 days later I heard this verse & couldn’t stop crying. The end. In a world where we know EXACTLY how & WHEN to tear each other apart, there are still Kings & Queens who know how to put ppl back together. Patch them up. Heal them. Empower them. Understand them. Listen to them. Make them do the most beautiful thing a human being can do. Smile."

J. Cole's "No Role Modelz" Enters The Two-Billion Streams Club

In other news, the North Carolina MC also recently received 23 new certifications from the RIAA, so this milestone is contributing to a wild streak of success in many different lanes in 2023. What's more is that these new plaques ranged across his entire discography. That's proof that J. Cole is still atop the game, whether it's about the weight of his catalog or his current success. We can't wait to see what he'll do next, even if it might be his last full-length project for some time.

Meanwhile, do you think that "No Role Modelz" is one of Cole's best-ever songs? Are you going to see him and Drake on tour later in 2024? However you may feel, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on J. Cole.

About The Author

Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.