According to ESPN, J. Cole is expected to play for the Rwanda Patriots in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League.

It is reported that the rapper is currently in Rwanda and is in the midst of quarantining in order to play in the 12-team league.

The 36-year-old rapper will play three-to-six games, the first of which is on Sunday vs. Nigeria. The game will be broadcast at 7 a.m. EST on ESPNews.

The signing with the Rwanda team is expected to become official Thursday, a source said.

 

#BREAKING: American rapper J. Cole @JColeNC is in Rwanda and could feature for local side Patriots at the upcoming Basketball Africa League.

The New Times has learned he is on the club’s roster for the competition. pic.twitter.com/mhHOBCAvhx

— The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda) May 9, 2021