J. Cole Coverage

J. Cole closes out third annual Dreamville Festival

J. Cole took the stage with Drake to close out Dreamville Festival on April 2, 2023. They were joined by Lil Wayne, Glorilla, 21 Savage and more.

Dreamville 'enormous success,' economic impact still being felt

Dreamville Festival founder J. Cole closed out the third annual event alongside Drake a list of special guests Sunday night.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor, Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter, and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

2023 Dreamville Festival coming to a close

The festival is in its final hours as J. Cole takes the stage, but it won't be just the artistry on stage patron will remember.

Sold out but not out of luck: Dreamville launches official resale option

People looking to get last-minute tickets to the sold-out Dreamville Festival this weekend are in luck. The festival announced an official way to sell and buy tickets through its website on Tuesday.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

'100% sold-out': Hotel, rental demand soars for Dreamville Festival

The annual Dreamville Festival is sold out in more ways than one.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Dreamville to host free event at CAM featuring Timbaland, Ari Lennox

Dreamville music festival might be sold out, but fans can still get into a free public event on Friday in downtown Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

City and organizers update preps ahead of Dreamville festival

Raleigh Police Department Lieutenant James Stokes said there is a "robust security plan" in place for this weekend's Dreamville music festival. It includes support from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout Wake County.

What's new at Dreamville this year: Better bathrooms, more security

Dreamville, a music festival created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, will be held Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Dreamville partners with R&D Brewing to launch Dreamsicle Festival Brew

R&D Brewing is launching a Dreamsicle Festival Brew, a limited-edition beer created specifically for Dreamville Festival.

Dreamville tickets are sold out

Dreamville, a music festival created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, will be held Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Drake, Usher, J. Cole headline 2023 Dreamville Festival lineup

The lineup for Dreamville was announced on Tuesday and includes marquee acts Drake, Usher and J. Cole. The festival will be held in Raleigh on April 1 and April 2.

Usher, Drake, J. Cole to headline Dreamville Festival 2023

Dreamville, a music festival created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, will be held Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

80,000 people attended Dreamville in Raleigh, generating more than $6.7 million

J. Cole's Dreamville Festival, held April 2-3 at Dix Park, generated more than $6.7 million in direct economic impact to Wake County, according to VisitRaleigh.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Dreamville expected to return next year

The music festival created by Fayetteville-native J. Cole brought tens of thousands of people to the city over the weekend.

Dreamville brings crowds, revenue to downtown Raleigh

The music festival created by Fayetteville-native J. Cole brought tens of thousands of people to the city over the weekend.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Ari Lennox, Wiz Khalifa and J.Cole perform on second day of Dreamville Festival

As the sky brightened into a Carolina Blue on Sunday, J. Cole's Dreamville Festival was a celebration of North Carolina's culture.

Some of hip hop's biggest stars perform during second day of Dreamville Festival

As the sky brightened into a Carolina Blue on Sunday, J. Cole's Dreamville Festival was a celebration of North Carolina's culture.

'I put my city on the map.' J.Cole closes out second Dreamville Festival

As the sky brightened into a Carolina Blue on Sunday, J. Cole's Dreamville Festival was a celebration of North Carolina's culture.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Locally, nationally recognized artists take the stage at Dreamville Festival

Thousands of hip-hop fans from across the country flocked to Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday to celebrate North Carolina hip-hop.

Thousands flock to Dix Park for Dreamville Festival

Thousands of hip-hop fans from across the country flocked to Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday for a celebration of North Carolina culture and music.

Ashanti, JaRule and Lil Baby perform on first day of Dreamville Fest

Thousands of hip-hop fans from across the country flocked to Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday for a celebration of North Carolina culture and music. (Photos from Lexi and Chris Baird)

Preparations underway for 2022 Dreamville festival

The popular 2-day music festival from North Carolina rapper J. Cole will be in Dorothea Dix Park next weekend.

J. Cole calls WRAL's Gilbert Baez a 'legend' during radio interview

Fayetteville native and music icon J. Cole gave a shout out to WRAL reporter Gilbert Baez during a radio interview posted to YouTube on Saturday.

J. Cole apologizes after hours-long delay at Greensboro concert

Rapper J. Cole is responding to a big mess that had North Carolina concertgoers furious on social media.

J. Cole apologizes after NC concert starts late

Rapper J. Cole is responding to a big mess that had North Carolina concertgoers furious on social media.