J. Cole announces The Fall-Off World Tour and denies retirement

Rapper J. Cole has clarified that he does not intend to retire from music, despite previous speculation following the release of his seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. In an interview with GQ, Cole stated that while he initially intended for the album to be his final project, he has decided to continue his career.

The artist is currently focusing on his The Fall-Off World Tour, which is expected to include more than 50 arena dates across over 15 countries. One scheduled stop includes a performance at the Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on November 8, 2026. Other international dates include stops in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Johannesburg.

During his discussion with mentor Mark Pitts, Cole also reflected on his early career and the influence of Jay-Z, noting that the pressure applied by the Roc Nation founder was essential to his development as an artist.