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J. Cole’s time as a member of the Nanjing Monkey Kings appears to have ended. The North Carolina rapper posted about his experience in his online journal reflecting on his experience.
What Did J. Cole Say About His Experience?
Posted to his blog The Algorithm, Cole discussed his experience with the team.
“I want to say thank you to the Nanjing club and to the CBA for allowing me to have that incredible experience,” Cole posted. Also to my teammates who were mad cool, and who really wanted me to get a bucket! I got to play 8 minutes in one of the top leagues in the world, got a few good looks but wasn’t able to hit one. A couple more games and maybe those shots would have started to fall! Either way I’m fulfilled and grateful! Shit, I feel like I dropped 20 !!! And my knees felt like I played 40 minutes!”
Cole was supposed to appear in three games, but due to work visa issues was only able to suit up for one.
He also discussed how he felt about the Chinese culture.
“The people were kind, the cities are clean and beautiful,” Cole posted. “It’s a very peaceful place. The high speed train was crazy. Super convenient…I also didn’t realize there were so many people in China that rocked with my music! Thank you to everybody who showed up and brought an album to sign. I was blown away. I felt the energy in the game that yall wanted me to hit those shots too! Appreciate it!”
Cole finished his post saying he’d like to give playing with the team another shot… if he can stay in shape after tour.
In Cole’s only appearance, he went 0-4 from the field in 7 minutes of play according to X user The Hood Therapist. Hot New Hip Hop reports that Cole went 0-5 in 8 minutes.
J Cole in his CBA debut with the Nanjing Monkey Kings today:
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) April 11, 2026
– 7 minutes
– 0 points
– 1 rebound
– 1 assist
– 0 blocks
– 0 steals
– 0/4 FG pic.twitter.com/9k469Vwuoz
How Did Social Media React To Cole’s Game?
Naturally, social media didn’t have many kind things to say about Cole’s performance. The roasts ranged from bewilderment over not getting one bucket, to memes about him being too old to play.
“He ain’t ballin like no Juwanna Mann,” said one user. “J COLE OUT THERE LOOKING LIKE BRONNY,” said another user. “No way Cole ain’t cash his goblin,” said another user.
