Cole addresses the everyday struggles and stereotypes of black people.“They tellin’ niggas’ sell dope, rap or go to the NBA (in that order),’” he says. He challenges racial issues, mental health, and the media's influence of one's perception of themself.Ĭole speaks on the oppression of African Americans in today's society in many songs. Regardless of how controversial an issue is, Cole takes it on. His willingness to tell the story of issues that many people are living is evident throughout his music. On the other hand, Jermaine Cole, who goes by, J. Retrieved May 19, 2021.Many celebrities choose to stay away from speaking on social issues merely because they do not want to offend a group of people. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".