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A brief 13-second video clip circulating on a J. Cole fan page on X (formerly Twitter) has reignited excitement around his long-awaited album, The Fall Off. The clip shows Cole running up to a street poster bearing the album’s title, signing it with his autograph, and quickly taking off. While the poster features no release date and was not shared by any of Cole’s official platforms, the moment has fueled fresh speculation as the new year begins.
The Fall Off has been teased for years, with Cole reportedly working on the project since at least 2018. Fans have long viewed the album as a defining statement—possibly even a capstone—to his career. Despite the renewed buzz, no official release information has been confirmed by Cole or Dreamville Records.
According to recent rumors, including chatter from The New Rory & Mal Podcast, the album may have undergone significant reworking due to the high-profile feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Speculation suggests the conflict may have forced Cole to re-record portions of the project and potentially scrap features tied to artists who were no longer on speaking terms.
Many fans now believe 2026 is the most realistic window for The Fall Off, with some predicting a fall release that would thematically align with the album’s title. The project is expected to explore legacy, reflection, and the closing of an era in hip-hop—ideas that have followed Cole throughout recent years.
Cole’s last project, Might Delete Later, arrived during the peak of the Drake and Kendrick tension, shortly after his controversial verse on “Like That” and the quickly withdrawn “7 Minute Drill” diss track. Since then, fans have closely watched for any signs pointing to his next move.
For now, The Fall Off remains officially unreleased, with no date or details confirmed—but moments like this unexpected street-level tease continue to keep anticipation at a fever pitch as fans look toward 2026.
THE FALL OFF 2026
— Cole World (@JColeVillle) January 1, 2026
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