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J. Cole Recalls Recording ‘A Star Is Born’ Verse in Front of Jay-Z & Beyoncé: ‘I’m Built for This’

J. Cole recalled recording in front of Jay-Z and Beyoncé for his verse on "A Star is Born."

J. Cole did some reminiscing during his headlining set at his Dreamville Festival 2025 over the weekend, and he recalled a time when Jay-Z pulled up on him in the studio with Beyoncé to record for what became The Blueprint 3 ‘s “A Star Is Born.” Cole signed to Roc Nation in 2009, and he reflected on his feelings at the time while also getting an invite to the studio to work with one of his idols. Sixteen years later, Cole is still rocking stages, as he headlined his Dreamville Festival on Sunday (April 6) in North Carolina.

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