Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off"

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 20, 2026

Stuck on the clue Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off" from the New York Times Mini for March 20, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off" (5)

Answer

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The answer to Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off" is J. Cole (5 letters).

What does Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off" mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

rapper

noun

•a musician who performs rap music, typically speaking rhythmic lyrics over beats

album

noun

•a collection of musical recordings released together as a single unit

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 4-across in the New York Times Mini on March 20, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 20, 2026

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What does J. Cole mean?

proper noun

•American rapper and record producer born Jermaine Lamarr Cole, known for albums like '2014 Forest Hills Drive' and 'KOD'

How to use J. Cole in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word J. Cole.

•“J. Cole's highly anticipated album 'The Fall-Off' is expected to debut at number one on the Billboard charts when it releases in 2026.”

•“Many hip-hop fans consider J. Cole one of the most lyically gifted rappers of his generation.”

•“J. Cole surprised audiences when he briefly played professional basketball in the Basketball Africa League in 2021.”

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What is the answer to Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off"?
The answer is J. Cole (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?
This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off" have?
The answer has 5 letters: J. Cole.

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