Rapper J. Cole to play in Chinese Basketball Association
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Rapper J. Cole has signed a professional basketball contract with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Nanjing Monkey Kings, marking a significant step up from his previous basketball experiences.
- The St. John’s alumnus and multi-time Grammy winner revealed his intent to pursue professional basketball as a personal challenge, acknowledging the team's interest since last year.
- At 41, Cole plans to play a few games despite not being in peak physical shape due to his music career commitments, emphasizing his desire to enjoy the experience.
- Cole has prior basketball experience, including playing in the Basketball Africa League in 2021 and the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2022, with modest statistical contributions.
- While Cole gained fame as a multi-Platinum rapper with his latest album "The Fall-Off" released in February, basketball remains a longtime passion dating back to his high school days in North Carolina.
