J. Cole refuses to touch women at meet-and-greets: Fans react

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J. Cole has quietly gained respect from fans because of the way he interacts with women during meet-and-greets. In the videos that have emerged online, he’s seen greeting women but chooses to keep his distance by not hugging or touching them, instead, he shakes their hands or offers a fist bump. This way of life the rapper has chosen to embrace has earned him a thumbs-up from fans.

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Fans Applaud J. Cole’s Quiet Integrity

The conversation was started after The Shade Room posted a video that captured J. Cole’s style on a number of occasions. Fans took to the comments to applaud his respectful behaviour, with many saying this could actually be his way of avoiding being part of a culture where women are often sexualised. Some even suggested that he’s doing it to protect himself, his marriage, and his integrity. He has never publicly addressed why he chooses to engage with women this way.

Fans filled the comment section with praise, showing just how deeply his actions resonated:
@kweenmocha: “J Cole said ’respectfully.. yall aint finna catch me slipping and catch a lawsuit as a married man’”
@princejay_ke: “Usher needs to take notes here”
@tresbelle21: “Now that’s someone a lot of these men can learn something from”
@_rose_royce: “Y’all ever think that it’s him not wanting that energy transfer from ppl? I get the whole ‘respecting his wife’ sure…”
@2klam: “He’s moving how he wants his wife to move. That’s partnership. I met him in Vegas. He wasn’t hanging out with all the…”
@therealcourtneybee: “He’s married and he ain’t playing with ‘me too’”
@sheaintnococo: “Boundaries is the sexiest thing anyone can have in a relationship… respect goes a long way”
@sheenaa_theebutterfly: “Respecting himself his wife and everything else with BOUNDARIES”

A Lesson in Respect and Boundaries

Male celebrities usually greet women with a quick hug or a perk on the cheek, whether it’s fans or industry peers. The women often appear surprised when Cole chooses to do the opposite. J. Cole followers believe that in a time when so many have been called out for misconduct or blurred lines stemming from those very moments, things can easily become complicated which is why they support his decision to keep his distance to stay above the noise.