By Kamaron E. Leach, special to WPGC.com,

Welcome to Cole World University!?

Earlier this week, the Jay-Z signed artist took on an opportunity to invoke a discussion called The Next Move: A Conversation with J. Cole. The dialogue was presented by The HipHop Archive Research Institute at Harvard University.

During the hour-long conversation, J. Cole spoke on his introduction to music, his influences and writing process and when he realized he could make good music.

He also touched on the idea of having a Plan A versus a Plan B in life.  

Afterwards, he took to Twitter to express his gratitude.

Below is some footage from The Conversation: