His music career took off after he was signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label and released successful albums like "Cole World: The Sideline Story", "Born Sinner", and "2014 Forest Hills Drive".
He founded his own record label Dreamville Records in 2007 which has signed and promoted artists like Bas, Ari Lennox, and JID.
J Cole owns properties, has invested in businesses like the Charlotte Hornets NBA team, and stocks and bonds to diversify his wealth.
Despite his wealth, J Cole lives a relatively frugal lifestyle and avoids lavish spending. He prioritizes investing in his community through his Dreamville Foundation and real estate.
J Cole's net worth comes from record sales, music touring, business ventures, endorsements, and partnerships with brands like Bally and Puma.
He also uses his platform to give back through donations, philanthropic initiatives to help underprivileged youth, and supporting social causes.