Born Sinner is J. Cole’s sophomore studio album and the follow-up to his 2011 album Cole World: The Sideline Story.
The album’s title is inspired by this line from The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 track “Juicy,” which is sampled on the album’s opener, “Villuminati”:
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Yes, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA on February 9, 2016.
It was certified double platinum on September 15, 2020.