In August 2010 J. Cole, was awarded the UMA Male Artist of the Year thanks to his heralded "The Warm Up" mixtape and a high profile deal with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation at the 2010 Underground Music Awards.
В августе 2010 года получил награду от Underground Music Awards — Male Artist of the Year, благодаря своему великолепному микстейпу The Warm Up и подписанию контракта с Jay-Z.