Rap mogul J. Cole concluded his brief basketball career in China after playing a single game with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The two-time Grammy winner cited prolonged visa delays as the reason for his early exit, despite signing a deal for at least three games. "The work visa process took way longer than expected," Cole explained, thanking the CBA for the opportunity.

His departure marks a swift end to his second foray into pro sports, following a 2021 stint with the Rwanda Patriots and a 2022 run with the Scarborough Shooting Stars.