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J. Cole opens up about being rejected by Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg.



J. Cole Recalls Being Rejected By Eminem’s Manager Paul Rosenberg

J. Cole has opened up about his early days in the music industry, revealing that he was once rejected by Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg. In a recent interview, Cole shared his story of being turned down by Rosenberg, who was instrumental in launching Eminem’s career.

According to Cole, he was 19 years old at the time and had just started making music. He reached out to Rosenberg, who was considered one of the most powerful managers in hip-hop, in hopes of getting his foot in the door. However, Rosenberg rejected Cole, telling him that he wasn’t interested in working with him.

Cole, who was determined to make it in the music industry, didn’t let the rejection discourage him. Instead, he used it as motivation to continue working hard and perfecting his craft. He eventually went on to sign with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label and released his debut album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” in 2011.

In his interview, Cole reflected on the rejection and how it shaped his perspective on the music industry. “It’s funny because when I was 19, I was like, ‘Man, I’m gonna be a star. I’m gonna be bigger than Eminem,'” Cole said. “But when I got rejected, I was like, ‘Damn, I’m not good enough.’ But then I realized that it wasn’t about being good enough, it was about being true to myself and making the music that I wanted to make.”

Cole’s story serves as a reminder that rejection is a natural part of the creative process, and that it’s how we respond to it that ultimately defines our success.