#BBB NEWS| Nas Names His Five Favorite ‘New Generation’ Emcees!! Find Out Who Made The List [VIDEO]

It’s been over 22 years since Illmatic. So you can call Nas an OG. But he still has his eyes on what’s next, and he was quick to drop his top five list when asked during an interview with Revolt TV who his favorite “New Generation” emcees are.

Find out below..

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole Named 2015’s Highest-Earning Rapper

J. Cole has remained one of the central figures in pushing hip-hop forward, and this news just solidified his lyrical mission.

According to Billboard, the Fayetteville native landed on the publication’s Music’s Top Earners list with a 2015 total revenue of $8.8 million, making him the highest paid rapper of that year. In addition to this feat, the “No Role Modelz” artist garnered over 1 billion streams in 2015.

Shortly after he debuted his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album in December, the Dreamville leader went on a widely-successful tour that was sold out everywhere he was scheduled to touchdown.

#BBB NEWS| Angie Martinez Reveals Memoir Details, J. Cole Pens Foreword [PHOTO]

Toni Morrison said it best: “write the book you want to read.” That’s exactly what Angie Martinez has done in My Voice, a memoir and historical documentation of the last 20 years of hip-hop radio through her own eyes.

“There’s some s**t to learn from people who’ve been in this game for over 15 years,” she said to Rap Radar. “It’s OK to take a minute and reflect to tell these stories, because radio is not really documented well.”

Martinez chronicles some of the most momentous interviews in rap history, including a controversial conversation with the late Tupac Shakur and ones with Jay Z and R. Kelly, respectively. In her most personal piece of work to date, Martinez also writes about her individual experiences in a climate where hip-hop was in a state of becoming.

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole, Future, Bryson Tiller Lead Epic Line Up For 2016 Wireless Festival [PHOTO]

What a time to be in London. The Wireless Festival just announced its 2016 lineup for its U.K. tour and from July 8-10, to say the least, the line up is pretty spectacular.

J.Cole, Calvin Harris, and Kygo are heading the 3-day festival, but it’s the feature acts that are making everyone want to hitch a trip to Europe this summer.

The first leg of the festival is kicking things off with a bang, featuring acts from Bryson Tiller, Miguel, and Vic Mensa.

And if you thought you were going to get a break on day 2, think again. A$AP Ferg and Future will rock the crowd just before J.Cole ignites the stage. And the final day will include acts from Kehlani, Young Thug, Jeremih, Vince Staples, and Ty Dolla $ign.

#BBB NEWS| Music Video: Bas Feat. J. Cole – Night Job

Bas’ new album Too Hight to Riot is steadily picking up ground as one of 2016’s stand out rap projects so far.

While keeping the legs behind his sophomore project working, Bas has released the visuals to the J.Cole-assisted “Night Job.” Directed by Andrew Nisinson, the dark visuals find Bas and Cole sitting in separate derelict rooms with female companions as they spit about their late night adventures.

Head over to iTunes to cop Bas’ Too High To Riot — and peep the video below.

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole To Perform For President Obama At Democratic National Committee Fundraiser [PHOTO]

If you’re J. Cole, “When the President asks,” you come through and perform. The Fayetteville, N.C. rapper is slated to perform for Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee on March 11 for a fundraising event in Austin, Tx.

Hosted by will.i.am and Will “Whurley” Hurley, founder of employee retirement startup Honest Dollar, general admission tickets for the event run for $250, while preferred seats are $500.

The big ticket items are a photo with Obama for $10,000, and a co-host seat is $33,400.

A description of the reception was posted on the committee website:

#BBB NEWS| There’s A Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Mixtape Cover Floating Around That’s Making The Internet Crazy [PHOTO]

Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole have the Internet in an infinite neck bind and they don’t plan on loosening their grip any time soon.

The dynamic rappers have teased a joint project together since 2011. But the thought of the pair trading priceless bars back and forth became even more of a reality late 2015 when they dropped a remix of each other’s songs in a package titled “Black Friday.”

The Fayetteville native decided to tackle K. Dot’s instrumental on “Alright,” while the Compton representer took his lyrical take on Cole’s “A Tale of Two Cities.” Following the arrival of those stop-in-your-tracks melodies, Kendrick’s sister, Kayla Duckworth, reportedly unveiled the drop date of their potential full-length collaboration, stating that Feb. 16 would be the day to mark on your calendars.

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole Premieres Final ‘Road To Homecoming’ Episode Ahead Of HBO’s Main Event [VIDEO]

Before J. Cole reaches Fayetteville for his homecoming concert — which will premiere on HBO this week — the St. John’s University graduate had another homecoming moment on the course of his 2014 Forest Hills Drive tour when he landed in Madison Square Garden for a sold-out show.

As seen in episode four of his miniseries, the “Intro” rapper takes center stage to reflect on the momentous occasion. “I specifically remember saying the next time we bring a tour to New York City, we was going to do Madison Square Garden for real,” he says.

Now, that statement has come to fruition, which was laid out for viewers to see in his latest series offering.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Wale, Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna Join J. Cole In Episode 3 Of ‘Road To Homecoming’ Series [VIDEO]

The third installment of J. Cole’s “Road to Homecoming” docu-series has arrived. This week’s airing takes viewers on stage and behind-the-scenes for a stop on the Dreamville cohort’s Dollar & A Dream tour, as well as a personal look when the 31-year-old dropped his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story.

Kendrick Lamar, Wale, A$AP Ferg and Rihanna also make an appearance in the 30-minute visual, showcasing their support for the “Intro” rapper. “This is the sh*t they’re gonna remember forever,” Rih told her fellow Roc Nation signee after watching his performance.

The event is leading up to the HBO premiere of “Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming,” which will debut on Jan. 9.

Check out the footage below..

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole Releases Part 2 Of Mini-Documentary, ‘Road To Homecoming: Ain’t Nothing Like That’ [PHOTO/VIDEO]

J. Cole’s “Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming” special isn’t set to air on HBO until Jan. 9, but ahead of its imminent release, the Fayetteville native is gifting fans with a prelude to the final event.

The “G.O.M.D.” rapper announced a four part mini-documentary that will showcase the process behind 2014 Forest Hills Drive, life on the road, and just an intimate look at the intricacies of Cole, which viewers got a chance to indulge in with the first installment debuting last week.

The visuals are set to drop every Wednesday leading up to the main event on HBO.

“These pieces all document some important moments from the last year of my life and give you a lot of insight into the album rollout process, each act of the Forest Hills Drive tour, the Dollar and a Dream tour (Friday Night Lights edition), and some ill perspective on the inner-workings of my career and the important people that help make all this sh*t happen,” he said in a post on Twitter.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: J. Cole Releases Part One Of Mini-Documentary Series Ahead Of HBO Special [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

J. Cole is gearing up to take viewers and fans on an intimate journey in regards to his upcoming HBO special Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming.

But before the program airs on Jan. 9, the Fayetteville native announced that he’s releasing a short episode each week, with the first one debuting today (Dec. 16).

Titled “J. Cole: Road To Homecoming – F#$K Money, Spread Love,” the “Intro” rapper is filmed in the beginning stages of packaging and solidifying his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

There are various scenes from his time on stage across the country, to inviting fans for a personal listening session at his childhood home, to entertaining critics in a studio to chat about his thought process behind the aforementioned project.

“I didn’t do anything consciously, that’s the amazing thing about this,” Cole said in response to departing from a commercial stream of music. “I didn’t try at all. Everything you’re hearing flowed out and it happened organically.”

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole Signs 2 New Artists To Dreamville [TWEETS]

Last week, J. Cole revealed in a series of tweets that he would soon be dropping his Dreamville Records compilation project, Revenge of the Dreamers II.

The release date was set for this coming Friday (December 11,) and prior to its release, he began gifting select fans with a private link to the project on social media.

Apparently, this inspired Cole to go for yet another surprise, and instead of waiting until Friday, he made the project available on Monday night, December 7. Cole’s Dreamville artists, Bas, Omen and Cozz, all make appearances throughout the 9-track tape, but there were two new names in there as well: Ari Lennox and Lute. Turns out – they’re the newest Dreamville signees!

#BBB NEWS| 2016 Grammy Awards Nominees Include Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap, Drake & More [FULL LIST]

2015 has been a blessed year for hip-hop and with awards season right around the corner, a few key players are getting recognized for the 2016 Grammy Awards, which take place Feb. 15, 2016.

Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 11 nominations including the night’s top honor, Album of the Year, for his sophomore LP, To Pimp a Butterfly.

For an artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award, a song or album must have been released between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015. K. Dot’s TPAB is also nominated in the Best Rap Album category, in which he competes against J. Cole, Drake, Dr. Dre and Nicki Minaj, and his song “These Walls” featuring Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Fetty Wap is ending the year on a high note with a nomination for “Trap Queen” in the Best Rap Performance category. J. Cole’s “Apparently” Drake’s “Back to Back,” Kendrick’s “Alright,” Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter” and Kanye West’s “All Day” are also up for the coveted award.

#BBB NEWS| J.Cole And Dreamville Release ‘Revenge Of The Dreamers II’ [PHOTO]

Adding a bit of excitement to an otherwise boring Monday, J.Cole blessed fans with the release of Revenge of The Dreamers II.

The 2014 Forest Hills Drive artist is sitting high on his Grammy nomination, but isn’t letting the success get to his head. The nine-track project features contributions from Dreamville’s usual suspects Bas, Cozz, Omen and Elite.

The release of the project comes as no surprise to Dreamville fans. Sunday night, (December 6) Cole tweeted out a mysterious number, and when fans called most heard a joke, others were told the mailbox was full, but a few lucky fans were able to speak with Cole and his manager.

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole & HBO Team Up For ‘Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming’ Special

J. Cole has toured the globe for his 2014 Forest Hills Drive trek where he sold out show after show and inspired concertgoers with the live rendition of his latest album.

In case you weren’t one of the lucky few to be in attendance for the once-in-a-lifetime anointing, HBO has blessed you with good news.

The company announced that they’re teaming up with the “Love Yourz” MC to showcase his life story through the lens of “his own words” and his lyrics. The feature will also boast concert footage and behind-the-scenes access, which is shot by director Scott Lazer.

Feature guest spots from fellow rapper Drake, and Roc Nation bossman Jay Z, are also part of the HBO special.

#BBB NEWS| Did Kendrick Lamar’s Sister Accidentally Reveal His Upcoming Collaboration With J. Cole? [PHOTO]

J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar’s “Black Friday” freestyles had the Internet on tilt yesterday (Nov. 28). With the rappers jumping on each other’s tracks, Cole’s version of “Alright” and K. Dot’s version of “A Tale of 2 Citiez” now have the masses speculating about their joint album yet again. Now, it seems Kendrick’s sister may have spilled the beans.

In a Facebook post, Kayla Duckworth wrote that the two rappers have a collaboration dropping on Feb. 16:

#BBB NEWS| Lyrical Exercise: J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Remix Each Other’s Songs For A “Black Friday” Special [{PHOTO/AUDIO]

Fresh off a visit with a young cancer patient in a North Carolina hospital, J. Cole comes through on “Black Friday” with some new heat over Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell’s “Alright.”

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as if Jermaine is even more focused. Here, on “Black Friday,” Cole spazzes for a little over two minutes about getting paper, giving the finger to Uncle Sam and selling his Range Rover because cops keep giving him the crooked eye. 

The Dreamville head honcho even touches on his rumored collab tape with K.Dot.

We’re not sure what Cole World has up his sleeve coming this February– as he hints on “Black Friday,”– but we’re definitely looking forward to it.

#BBB NEWS| Act Of Kindness Alert: J. Cole Visits A Young Fan Battling Cancer [PHOTO]

Continuing his spree as an awesome human, J. Cole recently visited a young fan who is battling cancer. Tae Stackhouse, who currently resides in Cole’s native Fayetteville, N.C., was given the opportunity to meet the rapper after his mother and aunt reached out for a visit from the Dreamville MC.

Fulfilling the family’s wish, Cole made his way to the North Carolina Cancer Hospital to give Stackhouse some encouraging words. Posting a photo alongside the rapper, Stackhouse expressed his gratitude.

“I really appreciate this just wanna give a big s/o to my mom and my aunt for bringing my favorite rapper to see me I’m proud to say that I’m blessed even tho I have cancer he told me to keep positive so that’s what Ima do thanks j.cole #RoleModel,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole, P Diddy, Snoop Dogg And More Take DC For The Million Man March 20th Anniversary [PHOTOS]

Throngs of people in search of justice gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday (Oct. 10) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic Million Man March and usher in a new era of the ongoing fight for equality.

Spearheaded by Minister Louis Farrakhan, the aptly named “Justice Or Else” march drew thousands to the National Mall for a series of speeches pertaining to police brutality, reparations, politics and other issues affecting Americans of color.

Also in attendance for the occasion was a few notable names in hip-hop and black culture.

Among the Black Lives Matter activists were also the likes of J. Cole, Snoop Dogg, Russell Simmons Puff Daddy, Common and few other notable artists. Puff Daddy sat alongside Jeezy in the front row during Minister Farrakhan’s speech.

#BBB NEWS| Check Out The BET Hip Hop Award Nominees

Hip-Hop’s fiercest lyricists will come together for the BET Hip-Hop awards to see who will earn the crown, and who will go home empty handed.

The nominees were revealed Monday (September 14) with Drake and Big Sean leading with 12 and 10 nominations respectively. Future’s mixtapes Monster, Beast Mode and 56 Nights all earned the Future Hive leader nods for the “Best Mixtape” category, while Wale’s The Album About Nothing, will go up against Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive, K.Dot’s To Pimp A Butterfly, Nicki Minaj’s The PinkPrint and Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.

The category which will cause the most debate is “Lyricist of The Year.” Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Big Sean, Drake and Nicki Minaj will all battle it out for the coveted award.

For the second year in a row, Drake has snagged the most BET Hip Hop Awards nominations. For the third time, Snoop Dogg will be hosting the festivities.