There is something special about music stars that make them even more attractive than they seem. Most of them (if not all of them), despite the razzmatazz and glamor that comes with their fame, end up hooking up with some of the most beautiful women in the world. Among them is German-American rapper and hip-hop star, J. Cole, also known as Jermaine Lamarr Cole, who is happily married to Melissa Heholt.
The couple have been together for over a decade and have been going strong ever since. While J. Cole is incredibly successful in his music career, his wife, Melissa, is also a very successful woman. She is a talented event planner, a passion that has resulted in a long-standing career. Beyond that, she is also the executive director of her husband’s foundation, the Dreamville Foundation. Wondering what makes Melissa Heholt so special? Find out everything you need to know about her below.
Melissa Heholt – Bio (Age)
The gorgeous event planner was born as Melissa Heholt on October 10, 1987 in the United States. She is one of four children born into an American family. However, little is known about his early life, parents and family. Indeed, Melissa is a very private person and has kept this information away from the prying eyes of the media. She is American by nationality and also belongs to white ethnicity.
Heholt completed his high school education from Archbishop Molly High School, a private school located in New York City. After graduating, she enrolled at St. John’s University, Queens in New York. There, she earned two bachelor’s degrees. A few years later, she obtained a master’s degree in childhood education from the same university.
Shortly after leaving school, Melissa Heholt started working as a teacher, a job she did for a while before she saw a light in her passion – event planning. In an effort to hone her skills, she joined an event planning group called Makini Regal Designs, where she apprenticed for a while. However, in 2014 she created her own event planning and management team called Statice Events. With her company, Melissa has planned several events including weddings, colleges, seminars and many more in the United States.
In addition to her various moments as an event, Melissa Heholt is also the Executive Director of the Dreamville Foundation. She came into the limelight thanks to her marriage to hip-hop gem J. Cole.
Family: husband and son
It’s no news that Melissa Heholt is the better half of successful musician, J. Cole. The couple have been together for several years and have become idols for many young couples and upcoming celebrities. During this time, they kept their relationships on the sidelines to avoid getting embroiled in rumors and controversies. Therefore, very little is known about their relationship.
The lovebirds began their romantic relationship during their days at St. John’s University. At the time, Melissa was studying health administration while Cole was a business and communications specialist at the same institution. Although J. Cole’s career has yet to begin, Melissa has supported him through and through. Today, he has become one of the biggest names in the American hip-hop music industry. The couple nurtured their love and it blossomed to live happily ever after.
While details of Melissa and Cole’s relationship, including when they tied the knot, the pair are known to have been together for over a decade and counting. They have a son whose identity has also not been revealed.
Other interesting facts about J. Cole’s wife
Social media presence
As we mentioned earlier, Melissa Heholt likes to keep a low profile and that extends to social media. Despite her husband’s fame, she does not share any information on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
Net value
Although Melissa is quite successful in her career, her financial worth is still under consideration and cannot be determined at this time. However, her husband’s was set at $35 million.
Interests
Melissa Heholt is very busy and determined with her career as a woman, however, she also has interests in other things. When not working, she enjoys trying new cuisines, traveling and shopping. She also has interests in flowers.