J. Cole Talks About $1 Million S.W.A.T. Raid On His House - The Full Story

On March 18, 2016 a S.W.A.T. team raided raided a house that J. Cole was renting in North Carolina. During a stop on the "4 Your Eyez Only" tour, Cole told his fans the full story behind the clip of the raid that would later become the music video for one of the more popular songs off of the "4 Your Eyez Only" album, "Neighbors."
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Jay Z x 4:44 - The Story of O.J. (Type Beat)
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[@mickaela973]

Every J.Cole concert is always a 3in1 -a Concert -a Comedy Show -and Life Lessons Love him soo much 🙏🏽❤️😭

[@nura6622]

L-M -S-Rs yes I just went to his KOD concert and it was exactly like that!💕

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Yo so ture

[@grandmansoryempire6740]

I learnt

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So true !! Best concert I’ve been to was j.cole !

[@nikocena4108]

I wish I could be in one of his concert tho 😑

[@JJ-rz4pz]

J Cole that substitute that come in and talk about his life

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fr though

[@hoebylife]

LMAOOO

[@AXOLOTLKINQ]

and not one nigga does their classwork cuz we just be talking to him all period

[@StrawHatLatino]

You hate you are dead , cole is one of the greatest

[@liyelathimakalima]

And the whole class listen attentively

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This nigga a comedian lowkey! Straight up! But so real. Word is bond he so real with this shit

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I would pay money just listen to him talk

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Me too

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Me 3

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me 4

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Ahmed khogali me too

[@snakeeyes7907]

FACTS SHIT IS INSPIRATIONAL

[@jmosworld332]

"I was hot, I wrote 19 rap verses. I was about to drop an album on this nigga" That shit had me dead🤣

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He humble asf🙂🤘🏽

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People hate him cuz his fan base is annoying af

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WavyboiCarlos stfu

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Soy David the people who hate something because of a fanbase are retarded tbh

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I found a new deal of respect for Cole

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[@fredmagic09]

Mannn...I've been rockin with J. Cole since day one! Glad to see you're woke tho.

[@dimplefreak3484]

Me too.

[@sykrss9534]

In my opinion he will go down as the greatest rapper of all time, some people may say I'm stretching but that's just my belief.

[@deaireusholder4127]

Tragic Bronson he isn't better than Kendrick it's close asf but Kendrick gotta slight edge

[@jorgemadrid645]

DeAireus Holder kendrick is over rated dude

[@Luey-E]

DeAireus Holder Kendrick is better lyrically but I think j Cole got more soul and charisma. Cole songs are deeper cuz he uses music as an outlet vs Kendrick who is in love with the music itself. Kendrick uses it as an outlet too and lyrically, I think he's over Cole but I can prolly listen to Cole back to back music more than anyone

[@Luey-E]

Tragic Bronson he's very similar to Pac. They both one of the biggest emotional rappers of their time and have some of the realest music. I don't agree that popularity means you have good music but when you rap about real things that would usually make people uncomfortable and are able to put it in a way attracts a lot of attention and people truly feel your music, you are now a true artist. Kendrick, Joe Budden, Joey badass, Andre, Cozz, old lil Wayne, etc. fall in this category as well as underground rappers like Brother Ali, Immortal Technique (tho, I think he tries way too hard to be hard and seem heartless, he speaks a lot of truth and actually fights against all the wrong in the world), Locksmith, etc.

[@dengmandang]

DeAireus Holder Kendrick does have a slight edge. He's proven he has the ability to tell a great story too. Plus his many voices and greater word play L, among others.

[@Angel.Malooo]

That PIANIST Killing it in the background. Wish that was the background music to my life..

[@ollie4615]

"They probably thought I was one of the migos" 😂😂

[@everydaydre1185]

ASAP Ollie Sadly the Migos and other like-minded rappers don't get raided.

[@Bnavy207]

Mr. Cato young thug house got raided 2 or 3 year's ago. They found drugs. But they had drop the charged. Since they didn't get a warrant.

[@ollie4615]

Renaldo Powell Whosaidileftofbadandboujee

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ASAP Ollie 💀💀💀😂😂😂

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Renaldo Powell 😂😂😂

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"that's my pool stick by the way" 😂😂😂 #coleworld

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rae ville you suck

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Killer456912 i was playing man i respect jcole peace man

[@Alabama1852]

Drake Battle I was dying😂😂

[@m.f.o.v9204]

Mind peeping our recent lofi rhymes ;)

[@borohall88]

Sad when shit like this happens to a positive rapper!

[@lbj2642]

Tyrone Washington they don't want the black community to organize

[@bigslimeakas.o.lshittingon4580]

Tyrone Washington right like as backwards

[@terrence8059]

Boro Hall Ridiculous Shit !" SWAT SENT TO THIS MANS HOUSE LIKE HE DUN MURDERED A HUNNERED PEOPLE.

[@itzjustmatt2115]

Check my music out bro, it'll mean a lot to me

[@Rey666Grey]

Funny how they won't do this to lil pump or Kodak and all those other wack junkie rappers

[@NFLMateja]

what a humble guy

[@Devsmum]

Who’s here after they saw him protesting in NC 🙋🏽‍♀️ He’s a real one ✊🏾

[@edwardbrown7280]

I wrote 19 verses for this nigga, I was about to drop an album on this nigga. Hahahaha. ColeWorld.

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J.Cole is amazing

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[@hattiecassie5436]

YES he is

[@jaytheman0471]

"my good white neighbors" 😂😂😂

[@dizzyzee1332]

Zai Zoldyck "Watch they boutta bus in there rn" 😭😭😭😭"its the outside u idiot"😭😭😭😭"fucking idiot. " "one of the migos. "😭😭😭😭"pablo escobar crib?"😂😂

[@majestic1242]

"Rich white freinds" Overdoz

[@mrmacwaffles3803]

Emphasizes on the good and white

[@reboundrides8132]

I lived in that neighborhood, wasn’t there in 2016 but yes a lot of the neighbors I’m sure were dumbfounded when they saw a swaggy ass dude like jcole movin in next door. People are so simple minded why not go over and talk to the guy and see what he’s about before you draw conclusions and call the police. There were good neighbors too that I’m sure were pissed about the whole situation because now they look like shit too.

[@GreezyG74G]

@@dizzyzee1332 u baddd

[@yeshuadasavior385]

Cole just a smart issolated man who stepped out his zone to get bigger

[@DearDesCo]

Joshua Espino A M E N !

[@aquarianink5385]

Everyone should buy a security system for their homes.

[@liamdonaldson3393]

Aquarian Ink yo chill the world isn't that bad

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Liam Donaldson are you willing to risk it though

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TheBlack Tiger28 😂😂😂😂

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Liam Donaldson the world isn't that bad? Hahahaha yeah okay

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This man speaks for the people #ColeWorld

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I swear , cole the realest nigga out here

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Brandon La Flame Yep

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[@rdqmusic3936]

This is lowkey a great stand up performance, bros got a future in comedy

[@envyoctober3974]

Had me dying when bro kicked down the door just to end up back outside 😭

[@nik1760]

Right what an idiot

[@moex3668]

Why does he get so much hate? I don't get it

[@JohnDoe-oy5fk]

nigga is you on something?

[@daffybitch2179]

John Doe he dont get hate nigga watch his music he got a bunch of dislikes

[@Beast-rz9cd]

Because he speaks about real shit, people cant handle it

[@harvident5703]

People dislike him bc they are programmed to

[@wavyfilms1333]

Its a meme smh

[@johnathannorman1870]

a comedian too lol..#ColeWorld

[@dizzyzee1332]

Johnathan Norman "Watch they boutta bus in there rn" 😭😭😭😭"its the outside u idiot"😭😭😭😭"fucking idiot. " "one of the migos. "😭😭😭😭"pablo escobar crib?"😂😂"they had some shit they was saving for isis. "😭😭😭😭😭 "some shit for the future. "😭😭😭

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[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

Colemedian

[@Rjdos13]

It’s leaning tho... I think I put it together wrong😂 jcole a cool ass dude man still bumping Friday night lights

[@luffyichigo850]

You got a problem white boi?

[@YeetxBoi]

@@luffyichigo850 what the fuck are you talling about?

[@quinn2081]

@@YeetxBoi yeah I'm confused

[@CrucialLists]

Thank you for still watching this video in 2021. We'll be back with some content soon enough. Stay safe out there and have a productive year! - CL Team And for everyone asking... The song is "The Story of O.J." by Jay-Z from his "4:44" album. The beat that we used however was produced by "Alex tha Producer" and it's called "Jay Z x 4:44 - The Story of O.J. (Type Beat)" The verse at the end of the video is “Change” from J. Cole’s “4 Your Eyes Only” album. Link to Beat: crucl.co/2yMeZa1

[@microb860]

Ppl hate j.cole 👀

[@dashawnmcneil4109]

Just found out about J cole not too long ago and seen the music video of the raid on Apple Music and came on here to see if I could find the full story and here I am

[@jacobbarnes147]

What’s the name of the song in the end

[@realinsightful]

@@jacobbarnes147 the verse at the end is from a song called Change

[@sdot7641]

What state was this performance?

[@gabrielwilliams5387]

J cole is a LEGEND

[@elibenGodson]

A real dude. One of the few rap artist that I actually like from this generation, and is actually lyrical and thought provoking

[@hondasrdbest9614]

My neighbor just moved in. I been here 17 yrs. Dude got a swastika tatted on his calf. I gave him something to think about by bringing my whole 15 gun collection outside and sat there and cleaned them all on my back patio. Brought all my clips to my AR and all my ammo out. Wifey said boy you crazy. One thing they hate is when a brother can fight back.

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And that is more then just rap

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Asian Gold Than*. Just an FYI

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my son is a comedian to. i love j cole.

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[@jonxy11]

Much respect for this brother, he literally just gained a new fan. Even though what he was describing angered me, I felt like I could listen to him for hours. ✊🏾✊🏾

[@lorenzowhite4833]

"I wrote 19 rap verses"😂😂😂

[@dillonbordelon6975]

This a humble man right here. Just himself. No over the top clothes jewelry flexin. True wealth is being happy where you at. #ColeWorld

[@brande4198]

COLE WHERE YOU ATTT??? we need you rn dude😤

[@royalnes1250]

"he exudes a racist-ass vibe that I can feel" This is a hard thing to express to some people. But when you know, you know. Even if you don't do anything about it.

[@swiish_lke_rvy64]

J Cole is literally my favorite artist and he's funny asf

[@Tarellb2]

Cole making North Carolina proud

[@adnanbantwal1946]

Cole a stand up comedian fr fr 😂😂

[@Shazubuzu]

God. He is next level. Seriously one of the REALIST artists out there. God bless him always !!!

[@PraizedDab]

I like how there’s just piano music casually playing

[@ronirodriguez3267]

if j cole was i preacher, i might’ve been more religious. The way he speaks is just music. Its inspiring.

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Look up Steven furtick , he's pretty legit

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How can you not love Cole this man is a lyrical genius!! ❤️

[@aalex4life]

Man I love this dude!

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hi call me 405 604 6002

[@polodat9769]

Who else got chills from this.

[@mikea.4477]

One of the youngest in the rap industry but yet one of the realist! No glitz, no glam, just facts! Salute to Cole for speaking on what’s real

[@americaauditingpollyannast3632]

My neighbor has been destroying my life for 3 years & the police, lawyers & judges are letting her; I can’t do anything about it. Feel you man!!! Sorry people just can’t wave & mind their own business.

[@lamblyy]

Trust in Christ and He’ll provide

[@princeumanah2962]

The stories behind the music, makes it wholesome

[@raylaxo5926]

Oh man. That’s crazy for! Tbh If I was the neighbors, whether he was selling drugs or not I wouldn’t have gave two fucks 😂 Because one that’s not my business, two I live next to J. Cole and I would just want to have a convo with the man! I bet they look so stupid. Humble guy for real.

[@hiperson4740]

Rayla T. Yeah me neither I wouldn't care long as I don't hear anything I'm cool

[@ikki9685]

bruh I'd be the main black dude talkin to him like a racist fuck as a joke laughin my ass off with this man

[@ownedweezybaby]

I love how Cole tells stories he always has me dying laughing

[@raniab6866]

He's so inspiring... forever the best rapper out

[@spaghetto.jbf21]

"I was mad af, I wrote 19 rap verses about these n*ggas.."😂

[@mrike5651]

I like his idea of a low key house having a studio it’s like a hidden geme much like a secret library. That’s my idea one day.

[@unoshawn1]

Mad love for J cole. Not only one of the best rappers but just so humble and a good dude.

[@jesusavila8436]

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you."

[@higgi9494]

Realest dude on the planet

[@supaxlvztr]

Seems like we’re walking backwards.. I’m glad j.cole using his platform as a tool to communicate these issues. I wish this man well, and hope they don’t try to silence him! Peace, power!

[@randyescanuelas1565]

Jcole is that dude man.. so genuine and real how can anybody hate that?

[@guccimaneaye5038]

"TRUE STORY" NEIGHBORS THINK IM SELLING DOPE WELL MF I AM

[@m.c.ballyhoo1494]

Brought to you by ADT.

[@fabsmaster5309]

J Cole's doing standup now?

[@alexjoshuaws]

Fabsmaster5 id go for sure if he was hahah

[@jayzacewingjayzace492]

Fabsmaster5 i love it😂

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

So a musician cant have a sense of humor too? Fuck outta here with that fake shit

[@lissyloopz1367]

@@senorxcoldhands9671 he wasn't coming for j cole

[@mikaelimran3399]

@@senorxcoldhands9671 its a joke bruh ur the one without the sense of humor lol im 1 year late

[@fern5658]

I'm so grateful for J Cole's experience, strength, and hope ❤️

[@dmajae]

In July he was in Seattle. I went to the show. One of the reasons 21 was the best birthday ever. And he told this story.

[@nishani4337]

They was so mad when they saw them cameras. If they we not doing anything wrong why they take them down

[@RaikageTay]

Nisha Ni They do that in case someone is in the house, so they can sneak in without being watched during entry, and the occcupants can't get rid of evidence or escape the raid.

[@Kaithelightworker]

Jehovah Kheavant no they had already been in the house when they cut off the cameras. You can clearly see that. Stop making excuses for these fuckers 😂

[@dottycoma9758]

SlowClass Kai it’s called protocol and your stupid if you think they can search the whole house that fast

[@pamplemoussefraise]

how far into this video did you get when you realized there is music being softly played in the background?

[@jaililaj9246]

Like 9 mins 😂

[@manellb7917]

I could listen to him telling me stories and anecdotes FOREVER he's such a great storyteller 😍

[@bellabutterflybitch2755]

& look at how he went through a messed up situation then turned it in2 a great song. ❤ Neighbors too it's 1of my favorite songs on the album!

[@Kwnhd]

Yep, & that's how they do US. Work so hard to make a better life for every person around you & still can't stay out the aim of the 12. Like, where can we even go!? & The saddest part is THEY brought US here. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@laylow91cabrera94]

Tristian Shaw naw the saddest part is your own kind sold yall to the white man.. Do your research bruh..

[@Kwnhd]

Lalo Cabrera & then they brought us here! Did we travel here alone? No research to be done.. bruh

[@laylow91cabrera94]

Tristian Shaw yea they brought yall here but your African kings sold yall to the white man so there for you cant blame the white man blame your ancestors homie.. Dont be mad big dogg.. Truth sometimes hurt n dont sit well.. 💯

[@TjSpenc]

Lalo Cabrera except blacks in America are not native to Africa we were already enslaved before the white man came. Do your research buddy.

[@VVDXR2GVT336]

Terrence Spencer I'm proud to see my brothers are awake. Salute, we are the true jewel

[@knowledgerobinson9076]

I wrote about 19th rap verses about to get on my NWA shit

[@jo3yd12]

Knowledge Robinson *nwa shit

[@knowledgerobinson9076]

Joey D'azzo yeah my bad was a type o my phone do that shit

[@jo3yd12]

Knowledge Robinson I feel you , I thought it was a typo , but I was just saying it to make sure , know what I mean ?

[@knowledgerobinson9076]

Joey D'azzo feel you

[@itzjustmatt2115]

Check my video out bro it'll mean a lot to me

[@slammedsandoval]

HE SHOULDA DROPPED A WHOLE ALBUM ON HIM 😭

[@indiica-6998]

I think what rubs people the wrong way is even tho J.cole is super famous. hes super relatable. people can actually put themselves in his shoes.

[@lita9600]

Wow, this is just ridiculous. I can't believe that happened, but at least he's still here and his head is still held high.

[@leroyjenkins7620]

This man said "They probably thought i was one of the Migos" Help me, I'm laughing too much, I can't breath, call the amberlam, PIMP IN DISTRESS!!!

[@Bhasan1]

This was out in H-town. When he told the story it was pretty unreal. He he's a good story teller

[@Scorpiojoe24]

Bilal Hasan he told the story first in Vancouver. I think this is from there

[@Bhasan1]

Argon12345 I think you're right. This does t look like Toyota Center to me

[@Scorpiojoe24]

Bilal Hasan you from here?

[@skrtreynolds]

idk if y'all figured out by now but this in NYC he repeats that during the video a couple times. This definitely ain't Rogers Arena either I can say that.

[@Ocean_Man]

man this takes me back to 2017 when he told the story and showed the footage at a concert in Offenbach Germany that i was at. 4 your eyez only was a hell of an album and a hell of a tour

[@jazzprettyinpink]

Cole is one of the BEST storytellers 🐐🐐🐐.. and yeaaa they could've knocked

[@meatslinger4449]

Cole could be a comedian so easily

[@dinelllewis1429]

Love j cole personality

[@dontaskdontworry]

“No nigga... it’s the fucking outside, you idiot” DEAD 😂😂😂

[@King-Squid-99]

I was there for that concert! That was in Chicago in July, I will never forget that day. I love J Cole.

[@BaddieBossUniversity]

He making light of the situation but this is really truly sad af and he would have been killed if he’d been home

[@mihlalisolwandle1227]

The G.O.A.T

[@2fat2doggo35]

Mihlali Solwandle get out here just shut up

[@billyboo2864]

Not goat, maybe greatest of his time, but you tripping if he beats pac, biggie or em.

[@fyutch]

I love this artist x fan relationship right here. talking to us like we're family

[@doseofelegra5529]

Reasons he’s my favorite rapper, so real, so humble, just a great black man! #coleworld

[@osotypical5238]

Everyone in the world needs to see this video.

[@AhloiFTW]

"maybe they thought im one of the Migos" hahaaa savage

[@DeandreCanFocuse]

Best comedic stand up of 2017.

[@mccatdaddy]

5:24, that’s the neighbor that called.

[@motmuri4462]

Took me 3 years to see this. He’s one of my greatest idols BLM ✊🏾

[@hazel.princesa1259]

I love j Cole so much

[@kesh2733]

Seeing this makes me appreciate the song so much more

[@PoeticSOM]

God I love the piano. The piano in the back brings so much calm to the vibe in there

[@ianleex6874]

shit is crazy. I would've been pissed af too.

[@itzjustmatt2115]

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[@tauqueishachester9844]

I would have sued the city

[@shiv062]

I’m late for a live lesson because of how good this is

[@jrperformance7857]

If I had to choose a broth in the spot to replace where there is none I would pick J Cole, because just I know he's a down to earth guy who I would be able to chill with

[@noodlesdastoner]

J Cole stays king🔥👏🏼

[@leishaleish2864]

"...a coo little fake relationship" 😆😆. True lol.

[@nikitaramsey4610]

He’s so authentic and real 💯 best always and stay strong bc they can’t break your greatness