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J. Cole Performs "Be Free" on 'Letterman'

The promotional blitz for J. Cole’s new album is in full swing. Last night, the 2014 Forest Hills

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The promotional blitz for J. Cole‘s new album is in full swing. Last night, the 2014 Forest Hills Drive rapper stopped by Late Show with David Letterman to promote and perform. J. Cole put on a barebones, intimate performance of “Be Free,” and even David Letterman appeared to be pretty impressed. You can check out J. Cole on Letterman above.

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