J. Cole surprise-dropped four freestyles on his birthday, offering them for free or pay-what-you-want ahead of his new album.

J. Cole surprise-released four new freestyles under the title Birthday Blizzard '26 on January 28, 2026, his birthday, offering fans a pay-what-you-want download of five tracks via thefalloff.com. The project, available for free or any amount, serves as a preview for his upcoming album The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026. The release highlights Cole’s lyrical skill and continues his trend of direct fan engagement, using a low-cost model to boost accessibility and industry innovation.