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J. Cole Impressive Album Sales, Too Shorts Thoughts on Politics, and Upcoming Albums

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In this episode of the Dad and Hip Hop Podcast, the fellas dive into the latest hip hop news. They discuss J Cole's impressive album sales, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 280,000 first-week sales. The guys break down the numbers and share their thoughts on J Cole's longevity and ability to build a loyal fan base. They also touch on the controversy surrounding Too Short's statement about rappers keeping politics out of their music and the upcoming album from Kanye West and Travis Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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