J. Cole: Road to Homecoming

J. Cole: Road to Homecoming is a 2015 mini-documentary series about American rapper J. Cole, which concluded with the 2016 concert film Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming, covering his 2015 show at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  The documentary series provides insight into the 2014 Forest Hills Drive album rollout, documents each act of the tour, and highlights of the 2015 Dollar & A Dream Tour. 

Background
On December 15, 2015, Cole announced the mini-series which gives an intimate look at his creative process and the inner workings of his career.  Upon the premiere date, J. Cole wrote:

Release
The first four episodes of the mini-series were released weekly, and included behind-the-scenes footage of the album's creation, music videos, and backstage on the tour.  Guest appearances included Kendrick Lamar, Wale, ASAP Ferg and Rihanna.  All episodes were available for free on Vimeo until January 9. 

The concert film Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming aired January 9, 2016, on HBO and HBO Now, and includes guest appearances from Jay Z, Drake, and Wale.  The film took place during his Forest Hills Drive Tour at his fall 2015 show at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 

Reception

Critical response
Billboard called J. Cole a "fitting hometown hero" saying "while Cole places himself at the center of the Scott Lazer-directed production, he's not the star, instead choosing to cede the narrative to his hometown of Fayetteville."  Revolt praised the director saying "Lazer masterfully weaved Cole's personal story and the 2014 Forest Hills Drive homecoming concert together throughout the film." 

Music

On January 28, 2016, Cole released Forest Hills Drive: Live as well as the music video for "Love Yourz", which were recorded in the live concert film. 

Episodes

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Category:J. Cole
Category:HBO documentary films
Category:2010s television miniseries
Category:2015 television series debuts
Category:2016 television series endings