This magazine cover features rapper J. Cole prominently in black and white in the center. Quotes from reviews of Cole's new album are used to promote it as highly rated. The main colors are yellow, black, and white. Large text at the top serves as the title. Centered text emphasizes Cole as the main subject. Smaller text on the right and bottom lists other articles. The target audience is 16+ due to potentially explicit lyrics and interest in rap music. Featuring Cole in black and white ties into the black and white theme of his new album cover. The magazine brand focuses on rappers in the rap/hip hop industry.