As he gears up to hit the road for his Forest Hills Drive tour next week, J. Cole checked in with Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97 last night. The conversation shifted between Cole’s new-found friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr., why he chooses to stay away from social media, his growing Dreamville label and wanting to find the next Aaliyah.

Listen to the interview below…

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