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BTS & J. Cole: A Decade of Mutual Respect
20 Feb
Summary
- BTS members admired J. Cole before their official debut.
- J-hope's 2023 track 'On the Street' charted on Billboard.
- The artists have a mutual respect spanning over ten years.
The connection between South Korean group BTS and rapper J. Cole stretches back over a decade, showcasing a deep mutual respect. Even before their official debut, BTS members expressed admiration for Cole, with the youngest member, Jung Kook, attending a J. Cole performance as early as 2013.
This appreciation continued throughout their careers, with various members like j-hope, RM, Suga, Jin, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook sharing their affection through covers, lyrical mentions, and playlists. This long-standing admiration was reciprocated by Cole and his team.
A notable milestone in their collaboration was j-hope's 2023 track "On the Street," featuring J. Cole. The song achieved significant chart success, marking j-hope's highest Billboard Hot 100 entry and securing his first No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart.
Beyond commercial success, "On the Street" symbolized a powerful union of two socially conscious MCs. The collaboration underscored their similar artistic values and message-driven approach, culminating a decade-long journey of shared respect.
