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J. Cole Logs 21 Hot 100 Debuts as 'The Fall-Off' Opens at No. 1

A streaming-fueled surge lifts his Hot 100 total to 111, marking entry into one of music’s most exclusive clubs.

Overview

  • Twenty-one tracks from The Fall-Off enter the Billboard Hot 100 dated Feb. 21, led by “Two Six” at No. 16.
  • Cole’s career tally rises to 111 Hot 100 entries, making him the 22nd act to reach at least 100 and tying 21 Savage for 16th most.
  • He advances past several stars on the all-time list, now ranking ahead of Elvis Presley, Beyoncé and Jay-Z by total Hot 100 entries.
  • The Fall-Off debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 280,000 equivalent units, his seventh chart-topping album and the biggest week reported in 2026.
  • Album credits highlight notable collaborators and samples, including features from Future, Tems, Erykah Badu and Burna Boy and a James Taylor interpolation; a world tour was announced with strong presale interest reported.