Dreamville rapper J. Cole is expected to ink a professional contract with the Rwanda Patriots BBC to play in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). According to ESPN, the 36-year-old rapper, born Jermaine Lamarr Cole, arrived in Rwanda over the weekend and is under quarantine protocols in order to play in the 12-team league. #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 On Thursday, a day before the release of the rapper’s highly anticipated music album, his signing with the Patriots club is expected to become official. The Rwanda Patriots are slated to play in the first BAL game on Sunday against the Nigeria River Hoopers, ESPN reports. Prior to his prodigious music career, J.Cole starred on the Sanford High...