Oh, but I’m comin’ back – oh boy, believe that
Let’s show the little niggas, boy, you can achieve that
Got the city on my shoulders, piggy back

from J. Cole – Stay (2009) Lyrics on Rap Genius

He wants to show everyone back home that you can accomplish your dreams and that he would be back for them one day.

I think it’s safe to say he came home the conquering hero.

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