J. Cole announced as cover star for NBA 2K23’s Dreamer Edition

01 September 2022, 15:03 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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J. Cole has been revealed as the cover star for NBA 2K23’s Dreamer Edition, and is also a character in the MyCareer mode on the game.

NBA 2K23’s Dreamer Edition is due to arrive next week, and J. Cole, who joined the Canadian Elite Basketball League team Scarborough Shooting Stars in May, is on the cover.

According to Pitchfork, J. Cole is also a character in-game via the MyCareer mode, which will also feature Dreamville artists Bas and Elite who help "players befriend J. Cole".

J. Cole said, "NBA 2K has long been a place to discover new musical talent through their game and continues to be a gold standard for showcasing all things basketball culture. It’s been an amazing journey to not only appear on a cover of this year’s game, but to be part of the MyCareer storyline, soundtrack and bring the Dreamer brand into NBA 2K."

The game soundtrack will feature songs by Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Lil Baby, Jack Harlow, JID and more.

The NBA 2K23 Dreamer Edition game will arrive on 9 September.