J. Cole - Crooked Smile ft. TLC (Official Audio)

[@justwatching719]

"killing yourself to find a man that'll kill for you" the painful truth

[@deezyj175]

8 years late but true

[@7arb-f-15]

8 years and 1 month late. But that verse applies to pretty much half of young women these days……..

[@Babymac24]

It's not late.

[@jasminevaldez7774]

this

[@kaiphimmasone876]

@@Babymac24rerrrrrrrrrewtef

[@yellow5350]

J. Cole makes the kind of music our generation needs to hear

[@shawnsinger3987]

amen

[@nasanderson230]

Yea. J Cole and K.Dot gives u music u need and Drake gives u music u want. 😏

[@bertzhuddz2087]

that is very true his lyrics are inspiring towards are generation people just don't realise how powerful he is

[@izuZ34]

+Khalia Ayanna Papillion wet dreams explain what men go thru in high school tho

[@elijahuntalan6302]

Ghaniza W j cole and Kendrick Lamar to me are the best rappers of our generation

[@blessingsmawisa]

After the apology I had to come back to this classic just to remind myself of how great he really is.

[@RedDeadAuto1]

Same bro 😂

[@est99b]

😂

[@GlizzyMan445]

Now that is What you call rapping.

[@StormSong8]

True. Well said.

[@laylahenderson6101]

PREACH !!!!! LOL

[@AnomalyJM]

True rapping. Not that "money, sex, parties" music you hear all over the radio.. That meaningless trash should never be mentioned in the same sentence as rap or hip-hop..

[@Elfica790]

My friend that is what we call True music :3 Peace

[@joshweatherford3805]

Yes.. AMEN

[@yktv3715]

The fact this will be 10 years old next year & is still so timeless speaks volumes !!

[@s3ah0rs33]

npc comment L take

[@GreatChadhan]

@@s3ah0rs33 And what is so NPC about this comment?

[@xboxgamergirl6797]

It’s officially ten years .. 🥹

[@Ren.T9100]

And I'm still playing this.

[@buery113]

Ong

[@itstryhoephobia2851]

This song always touches my heart and the video made me cry. All the rappers who sing bout hoes and money need to start listening to J.Cole

[@MarkKinseyMkx]

You know it pal

[@codycable9145]

Zpppzppzpppppppp

[@amouurjass]

💯 yessss

[@reynamedina9097]

Bleee Blah Blah tbh💓

[@lisaprice373]

Bleee Blah Blah ABSOLUTELY 💯💯💯

[@TIYImusic]

"Crooked Smile" is more of a metaphor as you get more into the song, like where he talks about the makeup and such. "Crooked Smile" is a metaphor for the natural flaws that we have that make us human. And as humans, we're not perfect, but we have to love ourselves regardless. Basically, we do not need to conform to the world's society to be considered BEAUTIFUL. Your husband loves you, for you! :)

[@JaZzYJR3]

👏💯🌞

[@ChristopherPilmaier]

Amazingly said. I love this song!

[@trishelle6637]

"No need to fix what God already put His paint brush on"🙌🏼

[@sheeaatt]

Amen

[@brooklynperry2106]

😢

[@ValleyboizAmbassdor]

Your roommate yelling like, "Why you gotta take soo long?" 🔥🔥🔥

[@yvettelove2]

If I ever have the chance to ask J. Cole one question, I would ask him what was the true reason behind writing this song. Its absolutely beautiful. Love how he featured TLC. Many of this generation do not know who they are. I'm so glad these types of songs are out to remind us and the culture that we live in that everyone is beautiful because god loves everyone equally.

[@XOPaulineJo]

I agree!

[@desmondb1263]

he wrote it for a girl in detroit who got shot

[@aovlad]

this is a song for me and my bae

[@JayAwkward]

the song means that when ppl tell u to change, u shouldn't change what god made perfect about u cuz you're fine da way u r

[@imShinobii]

Yvette are I love your face

[@trifectaofchris]

J. Cole is one of the last good rappers who actually tells stories through his music. Amazing how this song goes from talking about a young woman's insecurities with her looks, to the racial and social barriers and stigmas that still exist to this day. This is how songs should be written in ANY genre.

[@Iitzjuanortega281]

Y’all ever heard of immortal technique

[@junyako4ever]

bro hadn't heard of kendrick smh

[@Chino_.214]

@@junyako4ever Kendrick just dropped, you hear it yet?

[@junyako4ever]

@@Chino_.214 yea, we cry together my favorite song

[@jjDub331]

Idk why so many ppl are commenting after 8 years but listen to Joyner Lucas he's humble af

[@chalwechat3419]

This song was targeted to insecure and heartbroken people so deep

[@davidjimmerson6434]

tru & any1 whos like that

[@babyninjajesus2669]

+chalequa shepherd to insecure and heartbroken people***

[@zinone2009]

Austin Padmore if you’re gay then yeah but cole said himself that a lot of this is aimed towards the women. “Love yourself GIRL or nobody will. Oh you a WOMAN? I don't know how you deal. With all the pressure to look impressive and go out in heels. I feel for you. Killing yourself to find a man that'll kill for you. You wake up, put makeup on. Stare in the mirror but its clear that you can't face what's wrong. No need to fix what God already put his paint brush on. Your roommate yelling, "Why you gotta take so long?" What it's like to have a crooked smile”

[@daddydee116]

No bcz he made dis song fah dat luh gurl dat got shot by da cops

[@chalwechat3419]

@@daddydee116 oh

[@reekhavoc2932]

If you really sit back and think about it. . .this was the last motivational, positive rap song in car radio rotation

[@Grind2Excellence]

Dam u might be right

[@allgastrucking4954]

Facts

[@moki0525]

Truth

[@catsncatsncats3414]

J Cole puts actual meaning into his lyrics and somehow makes them rhym idk how he does it but he should be recognized for it.

[@antman2350]

yeah :D

[@shadihanna839]

A lot of rappers can do that, they just don't get radio attention. J Cole should be recognized for his ability to do underground things on a mainstream level. That's a talent.

[@notearsleft217]

Most rappers "making a song" for the girls: fast beat for them to twerk to J cole making a song for the girls: telling girls to love themselves and stop trying to impress other people

[@annyarteaga376]

period

[@This_Guy2007]

The realest shit I ever heard

[@annabroughton7260]

Absolutely 💯

[@bebariverasanti]

‼️🔥💯

[@rysa6017]

this song makes me appreciate my gap

[@avy9652]

🤪🤪🤪period I got one 2

[@mellowyellow27yearsago20]

yess gaps are beautiful

[@liuhnetaylor5413]

Factsss...mine is actually very wide and has the gum between it. This song gives some type of confidence❣

[@juliesheridan4008]

Love my gap,my crooked nose...

[@lyricxravenjenkins7401]

mellow yellow • 27 years ago thank you

[@prjct365]

It has a late 90's to early 2000's feel to it. Nostalgic, love it.

[@maddiemyers6090]

exactly what I thought! I think that's why I love it so much lol

[@ChristopherKamali]

@@maddiemyers6090yesss sirrr❤

[@charleneaugustus1027]

The world needs more songs like this.

[@AwsomeSackBoy]

We need to spread J. Cole's music more! This type of music needs to be heard!

[@Dhiraj-ev1xg]

I heard this years ago. My brother played it over and over. I had no idea it was J. Cole. This man has got great talent! Spreading a vitally important message like this that our society is in dying need of even til today is something a lot of artists can't do. This man did it, and he did it pretty frickin' well!!xx

[@BEYZUSx]

"If you need a friend to pick you up I'll be around. We can ride with the windows, the music loud, I can tell you aint smiled in a while. But I wanna see dat crooked smile." -True Friendship 😊☺️

[@triumpha3615]

Perfect. Just perfect. I love this song. So real.

[@davidjimmerson6434]

IKR??????

[@tahiraxx7559]

if teen girls listen to more songs like this instead of that degrading bullshit then maybe self esteem wouldn't be such a problem

[@basharalbutseggs8056]

I'm a teen girl and j cole is my religion

[@lechevree1579]

+simplynmarie religion? haha

[@TheSpeedyLime]

+tahira olokun sure we have all the feminists glorying obesity already

[@rkaias812]

Maybe dont blame the fuckin *teenage girls* and start blamin ppl who make that shit

[@dandydaikon5029]

@@TheSpeedyLime aged beautifully

[@angelinaoliver5587]

9 years later I finally understand this song🥺. Self love is the best thing you can do for yourself no one has your back like you do❤️❤️❤️

[@kaleyjorden101]

BIG FACTS🎯👌💯

[@caliboy3785]

facts

[@aperson7303]

too true

[@2706a6y]

Facts

[@notbopitboy4187]

I can have this song on repeat for the rest of my life and it still won't get old... J.Cole is a legend.💯

[@laylahenderson6101]

this song lets you know that you don't have to be perfect......but the official video was really sad

[@shackerajackson9648]

There is a difference between listening and hearing a song and I’ve listened to this one so many times before and today is the first time I actually heard the meaning of the lyrics. Thank you Mr Cole.

[@brandyrobinson2822]

Me too

[@bradleybailey6254]

You are beautiful no matter what ❤🌹

[@EZMID]

the TLC part is legit so lit

[@prophet9082]

J. Cole is not only my favorite rapper alive but in my opinion, he is the greatest rapper of the new generation. He's the true king of rap. NAS PASSED HIM THE CROWN so nobody can argue.

[@MrShadow1245]

in my opinion k dot is better but j cole and k dot are running the game they're two amazing rappers who only spit real shit and their lyrics are amazing tbh they're both kings

[@mdallday107]

top 3 encouraging songs of the past 5 years 3. Mind Your Manners - Chiddy Bang 2. Crooked Smile - J. Cole ft. TLC 3. Wavin' Flag - Knaan

[@mdallday107]

wavin flag should say #1. My apologies

[@thetaleofgameing]

Mind your manners by chiddy Chang sucks ass and has no meaning

[@davidjimmerson6434]

thetaleofgameing yes it does or mdallday107 wouldn't have said so aint that right mdallday107?????????

[@mdallday107]

That's right

[@Ozdestro]

good news, youtube added an editing feature to your comments

[@lilnicky912]

Used to sit in the bed studying rappers skills in 2015 up in my moms apartment. Good days man. This shit hella nostalgic. Can’t help but think of moms to this and the happiness she brings🖤

[@meroo9141]

Hearing that piano come in on the production is like entering heaven

[@isj1002]

Just imagine how Left Eye would’ve sounded so FIREEE rapping next to J Cole....

[@zekekaupas2740]

So many ppl today r getting teased because their looks... It hurts them alot... and i know im a victim.. We all need to help each other understand we ALL cannot control how we look... " God's put the paintbrush on" he made us ALL equally awesome and AMAZING ppl! " EVERYBODY IS BEUTIFLE!!! ( excuse my typing ) " theirs is one thing that eyes cant see, hands cant touch, and brides can't be, and that you..." Know one can be YOU!!! Y ou may be not so good on the outside.... But it counts on what on the INSIDE!!!

[@sjrjridjfnendnf]

I know im beutiful

[@sjrjridjfnendnf]

Beuitifil

[@sjrjridjfnendnf]

Beutifel

[@zekekaupas2740]

GamesPlus Thanks... i just thought thissong has alot to see and people just dont see it...

[@immortaltecneek]

Zeke Gallegos beautiful

[@TavishSharma7]

As soon I sang this to my crush, she started loving You... #ColeWorld

[@noorthesultan]

+Tavish Sharma more like cold world

[@TavishSharma7]

نور hahaha

[@loujackcity]

W... Keep yo ring

[@DheemanthDev69]

Imani M I'm sure someone's gonna come along dw :D

[@DAMN__________]

Feels : (

[@kaylacatrina172]

I love J.Cole because he stays true when he raps. He raps what people want to hear.. Not about money or sex. He speaks about his experience and what he sees around him. These new rappers need to speak reality and not about what we wont b inspired to... They should rap about stuff that is worth listening to..

[@KrisspyKeem]

rap tells the truth of how you feel

[@amouurjass]

it's 2016 and this song still makes me emotional 😭

[@rachellesimilien6879]

XxJasmineAliciaxX it's 2017 and it's still an awesome song

[@B36-x2v]

XxJasmineAliciaxX 2018

[@kiritlemaila2350]

Yeah lyrics are still the same

[@jase7625]

XxJasmineAliciaxX December 2018 holy shit

[@sparklettevlogs5779]

2020 ...

[@R.A.M.10]

Forgot about this song for some unbeknownst reason. I took the message to heart back then as I was fast forwarding to me today. I had a girl recently that always put Gloe on her face and I asked her why did she feel obligated to do that all the time. It's crazy how subliminally a real artist can plant a positive seed of direction for you to apply to your personal life in so many ways while maintaining their relevancy. God has blessed you King Cole. Please keep on using your voice and platform to shine light over any type of datkness a person might be going through.

[@courtneyfields1993]

Happy 10th Anniversary to this here classic smash hit (June 4, 2013 - June 4, 2023)! Who else is here with me still bumping this song on its release date in June 2023? 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@RapIsLife-c3h]

I'm late but I'm here after the 10th anniversary of 2014 fhd

[@CHAOS80120]

If only LeftEye could have been alive to feature on this...

[@keyannaporter6441]

😢😢😢

[@queenj4025]

J. Cole the Tupac of this generation. His lyrics have meaning❤️

[@losmosthigh717]

My brother was sentenced to two years in jail when this dropped, everytime he says "aye officer , we don't want nobody gettin killed/ just open of that cell, let my brother outta jail, I got money for the bail now/" that shit always hits me ,smh come home soon bro

[@amandawoods3244]

Los mosthigh it's been about two years since you've commented. is your brother back yet?

[@uncommon556]

been three years, is he out fam

[@nazbernard]

been four, how's he doing

[@kie2unthinkable]

Been bout five

[@motemesimon9471]

It's been Five Now bro .. How's he doing?

[@KenyanOtaku]

Easily one of my favourite songs from this album. Back here on a Cole World marathon to celebrate his birthday.

[@michaeldahdyvlivechannel]

i came back to see if they people still hia after all them years

[@MissyandYouNameIt]

5 years later and still a masterpiece 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ruthlessxo99]

8 years later and I still love this song!

[@solitary2]

Soon to be 9 years later and we still stylin on em

[@dailyaaron1]

Who still listening in 2024

[@chadoserratos7919]

😅 me

[@TOURÉCULER91]

Lalalalalalala 🎶

[@DeniseCyganBaker]

I am!! Today is October 22, 2024 ❤

[@Datsmychoshiesty]

Ofc 😂❤

[@hoperodriguez3236]

Man this song reminds of a good friend I once had. He actually cared for me more than my so called husband! I miss him 😭

[@patrickomeara9497]

now that is fucked up

[@Afrocreolebombshelle]

@@patrickomeara9497 😂

[@huey6944]

@@patrickomeara9497 I’m dying 😂😂

[@joereter7587]

I'm proud to be from North Carolina because of this (Thanks J Cole's Mom for raising him in Fayetteville)

[@mawatson2001]

everything happens for a reason.its all in the most highs plan

[@maniic3po]

Cole is a lyrical genius🙌

[@calebhenderson6507]

Man this song was futuristic. Much-needed especially now.

[@dimesbaby9997]

Love your self girl or nobody will💜💜💜💜💜

[@thelastsimp4531]

I’m a boy ;-;

[@mayebadawi6617]

Words cannot describe how much I love this song... it's so perfect. He never fails to amazes me. Thank you Cole.

[@mariamiguel7244]

Omg when he rapped about the beauty queens I teared up I remember that everyone was charmed with them while there is me..With yellow teeth,ugly smile,big ass body(structure I have really large bones),fat,hairy,big feet,big nose..It just feels like I was made a freak..just for fun and don't come with the "oh but god made you that way" I know that and I'm trying to change how I feel about myself..I'm trying to see the good things in me..If you are still here thank you 💛 #onelove

[@fknyikes]

i literally apply to everything you just said but i literally can't make me love me less anymore. we deserve to feel beautiful pooh, periodt 🥰❤️

[@rakasking7220]

A friend like you @Maria Miguel is the reason am here again ....loving yourself is the first step to overcoming your insecurities.!

[@onyourm_ark271]

I’ve been having a crooked smile for 17 years as I have been declined for braces and my parents can’t really afford it right now due to the pandemic. I came back to this song after a singer from a group called NCT recommended it, and man it feels so good to listen to this song again.

[@Ja-hb7ey]

Love NCT💗✋🏽

[@vileywiley]

Love them guys

[@mtktkt3773]

bet your crooked smile is beautiful. keep being yourself

[@kimjosephbertumen1706]

same here still have a crooked smile lmao.

[@glodimvovi2345]

J. Cole is the best rapper in the game right now

[@tavishsharmamusic]

WORRRRDDDD.

[@mistathugisolation4690]

ever heard of eminem

[@iDashieAaron]

This song makes me know of the time my grandma passed away.

[@gangsquad2951]

Ohhh that is so sweet and I am very sorry to hear that.

[@Jay_758]

To me personally J. Cole is one of the greatest if not the greatest rapper in this day and age! and this track is just brilliant

[@ljj1735]

The video is deep.J Cole dedicated the video To 7yr old Aiyana Stanley-Jones . December 2010 Detroit police raided the wrong house. She died in her sleep.The cop had two mistrials no conviction.

[@sammiework]

This song is so inspirational and he is very talented at all times. I am hopeful that God will always be there for you at all times pertaining to the times you are living.

[@NikkiPhillip]

Kudos to the ones looked over for being perfectly imperfect… you are truly the beautiful ones!!! Nikki Da God 🙏✨

[@christiancaban8940]

Why we can’t have music like this today.

[@sibongilendlela6807]

Truly why can't we

[@NocturnalAndres]

We still do, you’re just lazy and don’t care for digging for actual good music. You prefer to be down bad in your past identifying with old songs. Negative growth

[@IwhowasdatXD960]

I’m just glad music like this existed in the first place

[@jadedaniella]

STILL A BANGER 10 YEARS LATER

[@yhwhwllrtrn7170]

I'm a boy with a crooked teeth I use to be self conscious about it but now it don't matter as long as I have personality and love

[@Qsyme]

I have this huge gap in my two front teeth, kids STILL make fun of me, but I think this song is helping me handle that, and helping me heal.

[@Soulsaber_7]

The powers that aught NOT be, try to control our vibrations, attacking our music and replacing it with sad, negative, angry music with no rhythm. We must remember to keep good vibes in our life, like this, to battle the darkness in heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)

[@kaydinx9255]

Just found this song and it’s bringing back memories :( I miss elementary school

[@aDashOfDosh]

Its nice to know that music that conveys such meaning is played on the radio. This song is amazing, J.Cole. I had no other choice but to do my own version.

[@skyfe5430]

No doubt there are other rappers who rap about similar things, but it's the way he puts it, the way he conveyes his message, like you can feel or picture it, that makes it beautiful

[@melodycatano7678]

if you listen to the lyrics the song is strong 😭💘🔥

[@MonkyMan692]

Been a long time since I listened to this album. Glad I stumbled onto it again

[@BenjaminJennings-qv1cx]

I was born with a cleft lip and pallete...when I heard this song for the first time....I smiled...from ear to ear...thank you j Cole, I love you man

[@kmandalenakis7133]

J cole is the truth...Keep it real brother

[@laa2318]

If more rap songs had a good meaning like this one, I might actually appreciate the genre more like I appreciate this song.

[@andrewyangfishing8450]

J Cole is a Legend!!!!

[@lindombazima8401]

That bass guitar slap hard ❤‍🔥 why is nobody talking about that???? He deserves credit

[@cindymushinge6532]

Who is still listening 🎶 to this 👋 hit song in 2024?

[@christygunwaldsen3849]

still here❤️

[@平田真弓-c2y]

me❤😂

[@Lexi-u2k]

Me😂

[@devinaowens5915]

Me 😂

[@beeutskindeep]

This song just warms the soul.

[@pedrohernandez7620]

J cole makes the realest music

[@UnderratedGiovanni]

6 years later and it still hit and telling the truth about today

[@Ash-rn5fv]

You're a natural J. That's relevant to me. Respect Psalm 105:15 🔥

[@boujeetrey6333]

J Cole always reminding me, when I listen to this song. It's okay to have crooked smile.

[@Sayoreacts]

Can't believe this song never won a grammy

[@lml0vovaip1]

you really came here to listen this old crap?r? Better listen gomunkul 6 he is trending now

[@Sayoreacts]

​@@lml0vovaip1 laughable 😂

[@vdm6LewisJerrilee]

you really came here to listen this old crap?? Better listen gomurnkul 6 he is trending now

[@StarseedOrcacle]

​@vdm6LewisJerrilee who cares 😂

[@hoteliwinshowcases]

J Cole's best song yet!

[@BIGJAVIER09]

This is rap. Love this song.

[@MeaDiaz04]

LOVE YOURSELF OR NOBODY WILL

[@sailazineb9192]

Thank you sooo much J. Cole i just discovered this song on a video on Facebook . I can't believe this song exist. You are Literally speaking to me

[@kolipilivi3532]

FINALLY.. A song that has a meaning and message behind it.. Good job J Cole!!

[@alyelsaid5150]

i have listened to this song 12 times i don't know what's wrong with me but i just love it

[@amandawoods3244]

Aly elsaid nothings wrong with u lol. it's just good music. it has that effect.

[@kirival123]

One of the best music that I've never heard before!!!

[@noveltyskateteam]

the music video for this is awesome, but i much rather listen to the song in its entirety with no filters and such....

[@TheMastaPlan]

J COLE!!!!!!!!!! reppin the crooked smiles across the world!! EPIC message in this day and age! keep it real cole!!!

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

I have no fucking idea why, but i listen to this song every christmas. 🎄

[@lifewithstaph]

Love this rap. Tells a good moral of the story. Never let people tell you that you're not pretty. Never show a crooked smile.

[@reallifebarbie1]

The memories when life was actually good take me back😭🥺😞

[@RJames-uy2mt]

Cole name gotta be mentioned with the greats to ever rhyme into a mic.

[@dragonsunsetloverrr]

your singing and lyrics is so good it makes me wanna sing it too

[@Midnight_zay]

I found the song that keep playing in my head for years. I am 14 now I remember this song and I loved it when I was 4 or 5. Dang time pass by fast.

[@verydopelong1964]

Sameee I’m 14 too

[@sargentbigworm3957]

14 but glad I’m still growing up on his music😌💅🏽

[@appointedvillainy]

I *l☺♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ve* that I can hear T-Boz's distinctive voice at the beginning! It just gives me _chills_!

[@sophspice32]

so empowering and encouraging j. cole is my goat

[@kirbae4335]

we need more rappers like J. Cole

[@loyisog4795]

Kirbae hhjbb. Hhjjmmmmkjjj

[@purrpppeaingo2834]

We Have Another........ Kendrick Lamar