J. Cole Talks 'Crooked Smile' Meaning

J. Cole talks about how his teeth inspired his TLC collaboration, "Crooked Smile."

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[Tarabatchelor]

'Stare in the mirror but its clear that you can't face what's wrong
No need to fix what God already put his paint brush is what HIP HOP needs!

[bryantlucas]

I can relate, I'm a news reporter and my teeth are crooked. Even though I have to get mine fixed, I appreciate Cole for being a role model for those who are insecure about thier flaws.

[BH-jshv]

I love the way he carries himself. Unlike lil Wayne and 2 chains trynna act all hard. Cole is real. He's the realist rapper I've heard since pac died...

[nafeesahtynetta]

Story of my life. But a crooked smile can still be a beautiful smile. =]

[Brianna.jonee]

This is why I love J cole... He always keeps it a hunnid💯💯♥️

[zenitzu]

Its been almost 10 years since this video came out. But I feel like J. Cole wrote this song to a female friend or family member he really admires. It has a mixture of meanings and tells stories as well.

[JanStue]

THIS is real . J Cole is one amazing intellectual guy

[aDashOfDosh]

Its nice to know music is played on the radio that conveys something good. J.Cole, you make such great music. And Crooked Smile was phenomenal, I had to do my own version.

[ChukMane]

I'm 19 going on 20 soon & I got insecure as fuck when I hit 18 about my teeth, I listened to the original version of crooked smile the second verse he was basically talking about me in the last verse also, I never realized or I guess cared how fucked up my shit was till now, idk yet I got my own money now and I think I'll just go fix my Shit, but it's crazy how relatable the guy is like no regular rapper would make and release a song like tht dude is a genuine real nigga thts why he's my fav

[Juniversal]

Crooked Smile is one of my fav songs on the album. Love the message and just a feel good song...

[hadiyah]

TLC love love love these ladies…we all were lil girls now ladies and they still gone be a part of my house holds music library!

[lakeetahperkins]

i <3 this song, it shows that it doesn't matter how you look on the outside, you are beautiful and have something to look forward to in life always.

[Superboy]

Not gonna lie.. I never liked J.Cole but when I heard this song a couple of days ago I thought I'd listen to it again. Now. I see the meaning of it and why J.Cole is loved by so many people. What a amazing song!!!

[tebogotshabuse]

How beautiful this song has made a huge impact in my life, decade ago and even now is still doing the work I’d say😄 n all thanks to the one n only J Cole feat TLC👏🏽❤️

[daralstgirl]

I have fell completely in love with this man ever since I heard his song "crooked smile"
I can relate so much

[rinewine]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This goes to show not all is perfect (:

[mechelelinnea]

Now this is ONE of the BEST songs I have heard in a LONG time. The lyrics alone are soooo powerful. I can relate to everything he is rapping about. Embrace your flaws. Something I have never been able to do. Hearing this song gives me hope. Thank you God for allowing him to make something so great.. & TLC is on the track.. This is dope! I am in

[JayIceColdD]

This is one of the few MCs to come out in the last 5 years who's stuff I like, top to bottom.

[tamara]

This song makes me feel better about myself

[PrettyinPinkAlways]

Beautiful song And message. J Cole you are so cute.