Rapper J. Cole signs with Chinese league's Nanjing Monkey Kings
By Shams Charania
Published on April 2, 2026.
Rap megastar J. Cole, whose full name is Jermaine Cole, has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings. This is the third time Cole has played in a professional sports league. He previously committed to playing for the Chinese team and has won multiple Grammys.
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