Completed on February 11, 2026, local creative Mookthehartist has gifted the city a new cultural landmark: a striking J. Cole mural tucked beneath the steel beams of downtown’s bridge. And it doesn’t whisper nostalgia, it declares legacy.

There are drops… and then there are moments. J. Cole just delivered the latter. Without warning, the Fayetteville, North Carolina native stepped back into the rap ecosystem with Birthday Blizzard ’26—a four-pack of freestyles hosted by DJ Clue

CROO Studios Media Day reminded me why this work matters. Watching creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders connect in a space built for collaboration? That’s the vision in real life. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to get my brand out there, but I don’t know where I fit”—this is us saying: you belong here.

J. Cole officially announced his final studio album, The Fall Off , on January 14th and he didn’t arrive quietly. The announcement came paired with a brand-new track titled “Disc 2 – Track 2” (produced by DZL), a release that felt less like a traditional single and more like a thesis statement. The title alone sparked conversation, hinting that The Fall Off may arrive as a double album , while the music itself leaned into reflection, restraint, and intention—classic Cole, b

So why sponsor a skater through FAYNC Magazine? Because we believe every member of our community has a story worth telling, and Malik’s story rides perfectly alongside our mission. At FAYNC Magazine...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FAYNC Magazine Announces Media Day at Croo Studios: Local Media, Press, and Business Leaders Invited to Experience Croo Studios, Croo Audio, and FAYNC Magazine Headquarters

If you’ve walked through downtown Fayetteville, then you know the Market House has always been the conversation piece. It’s historic, it’s controversial and now, it’s on its way to a full-on repurpose that’s about to make it more inviting, walkable, and community-friendly than ever before. Are you here for it?

Step inside our brand-new Croo Studios space this 910 Day for an after-work hangout full of music, murals, and community vibes. From a collaborative “Fayetteville’s Future” wall to exclusive FAYNCMAG swag, this is your chance to see the new HQ and celebrate the city we’re proud to call home.

Our highly anticipated Anniversary Issue officially drops TOMORROW—Friday, July 25, and trust us, this one’s for the books. We're talking about a cover-to-cover celebration of Fayetteville’s powerful voices, creative minds, and culture-shifting visionaries that have been shaping the city—and the future—for years. This special edition shines the spotlight on five incredible features...

“I’ve always been told, ‘If you were taller, you could model.’ I think that’s a really common thing for petite women to hear. And I’m 5’3” on a good day. But this pageant doesn’t make you feel like you have to look a certain way. It says you belong here."