Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
Why it matters: J. Cole's move to the Chinese Basketball Association expands his professional sports career to a third international league.
- J. Cole has signed a contract to play with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association, according to ESPN sources.
- The multi-Grammy-Award-winning artist previously committed to playing a few games for the Chinese team last year and is now fulfilling that commitment.
- This marks Cole's third professional basketball league appearance, having played with the Rwanda Patriots in 2021 and the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2022, per the report.
- The Associated Press contributed to the report, confirming the news of Cole's latest athletic endeavor.
Rap superstar J. Cole is set to play professional basketball in China for the Nanjing Monkey Kings, marking his third venture into pro sports. This follows previous stints in the Basketball Africa League and the Canadian Elite Basketball League, demonstrating his continued pursuit of a basketball career alongside his Grammy-winning music success.
