J. Cole’s ‘No Role Modelz’ has officially gone Diamond, marking a major achievement for the rapper.
- The song has surpassed 14 million units, adding to J. Cole’s streak of hits.
- This is J. Cole’s second Diamond-certified track, following ‘Middle Child.’
- The announcement comes amid rumors of J. Cole’s retirement from music.
- The Dreamville Festival, organized by J. Cole, will conclude after its fifth edition.
J. Cole’s 2014 track ‘No Role Modelz’ has earned its Diamond certification from the RIAA, selling over 14 million units. This accolade places him among a prestigious group of artists who have achieved such commercial success.
In an impressive leap, ‘No Role Modelz’ not only reached but exceeded the Diamond status, much like its predecessor ‘Middle Child,’ which also reached this level despite never topping the Billboard Hot 100. The song has become a fan favorite and one of the rapper’s most enduring tracks.
Alongside artists like Eminem, Drake, and Kanye West, J. Cole joins the ranks of hip-hop legends with Diamond records. Eminem leads this list with six Diamond awards, while Post Malone holds the record across all genres with nine.
Simultaneously, J. Cole hinted at stepping back from the music scene, indicated through the bittersweet news of ending the Dreamville Festival. Scheduled for its final run in April 2025, the festival has been a celebrated event for fans over the past four years.
The festival’s conclusion at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, brings a nostalgic end to what’s been described as a “family reunion” by J. Cole’s manager Ibrahim Hamad.
J. Cole’s achievements with ‘No Role Modelz’ are remarkable as he contemplates a future beyond music.
