J. Cole Signs with Nanjing Monkey Kings in Chinese Basketball Association
Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
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Rapper J. Cole, whose full name is Jermaine Cole, has signed a contract to play with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association. This marks his third stint in professional basketball, following previous engagements in Rwanda and Canada.
- 01J. Cole has signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association.
- 02This is his third professional basketball engagement after playing in Rwanda and Canada.
- 03He previously committed to playing for the Chinese team last year.
- 04Cole is a multi-Grammy-winning artist with six Platinum albums.
- 05His latest album, 'The Fall-Off,' was released in February 2023.
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Rapper J. Cole, known for his significant contributions to the music industry, has officially signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association. This move comes after he had previously committed to playing a few games for the team last year. This will be Cole's third foray into professional basketball, having played previously with the Rwanda Patriots in the Basketball Africa League in 2021 and the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2022. In addition to his athletic pursuits, J. Cole has made a name for himself in the music world, winning a Grammy Award in 2020 for Best Rap Song and achieving six Platinum albums. His latest album, 'The Fall-Off,' was released in February 2023, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in hip-hop.
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