Jay-Z Congratulates J. Cole On Album Sales

J. Cole

» by Hip-Hop Wired October 5, 2011, 16:03pm

Jay-Z Congratulates J. Cole

Jay-Z has extended congratulations to his protege J. Cole for selling nearly 220,000 copies of his album.

As previously reported Cole's album is #1 on Billboard after moving 217,825 copies in its first week.

Now Jigga Man's speaking out on his success and released a statement saying,

"J. Cole's success is testament to amazing artist development and Cole's hard work. I want to congratulate him on a #1 album and more importantly a great body of work."

J. Cole's manager Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music, Sony / JIVE Records also released a statement saying,

"J Cole personifies humility and grace with edge and depth. As an MC, his point of view speaks to and represents me. I'm proud and blessed to be a part of his journey!"

J. Cole is currently continuing on his Cole World world tour dates.

Check out our exclusive with him below:

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