No retirement announcement, though
Over the summer, J. Cole was one of the few artists to have a solo feature on DJ Khaled’s a-list filled album, Major Key. The track, titled “Jermaine’s Interlude,” raised a few eyebrows on the cut when he said the line, “Now I play with thoughts of retirement.”
With the NC rapper nearly two years removed since his 2014 Forrest Hills Drive LP, he ended his set at last night’s The Meadows Music Festival in Queens sharing some unfortunate news. Before leaving the stage, he told the live audience that this would be his performance for a very long time.
He wouldn’t go into details on why he’s taking a break from the limelight, fans were saddened by the news. While it’s likely that new material is out soon, it looks like Cole needs a break for now.