J. Cole was part of a special “MLK Now” event at Harlem’s Riverside Church to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Other people at the event included, Chris Rock, Harry Belafonte, Micheal B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and Octavia Spencer. “Be Free” is performed at 3(hrs):32 and the interview with J. Cole starts at 3(hrs):36.
J. Cole speaks on what inspired “Be Free.” At 3(hrs):48 J. Cole is asked “How did getting married change you?” J. Cole and Ryan Coogler also discuss things the Black community need to address.