“That was the lamest sh-t I ever did in my f—king life”: J. Cole Stops Beef With Kendrick Lamar 2 Days After Releasing Diss Track About the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Artist
The realm of Hip-Hop has recently been electrified by the escalating tensions between the titans of the genre: Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. Their ongoing feud through fiery lyrics and subtle jabs, continually evolved, with each artist demanding recognition within the rap landscape.
However, this intense rivalry took a twist when J. Cole, amidst the heat of the conflict, unexpectedly apologized to his long-standing adversary, Kendrick Lamar. This surprising gesture came following the release of a diss track targeting Lamar. This sudden change of heart left fans and critics stunned by the unforeseen development.
J. Cole’s Surprising Regret Reflected the Fallout of His Clash with Kendrick Lamar
The latest released album of J. Cole, titled Might Delete Later, has sparked fervent discussions within the hip-hop community. While the entire album garnered attention, it was the closing track, 7 Minute Drill, that truly captivated audiences.
In this final piece, Cole aimed at Kendrick Lamar, prompted by Lamar’s previous assertion of his superiority over Cole and Drake within the rap realm.
Cole’s lyrical assault on Lamar within 7 Minute Drill reverberated throughout the industry. Lines like “He averagin’ one hard verse like every 30 months or somethin’” and “He still doin’ shows, but fell off like the Simpsons” struck a chord, sparking intense debate among fans and critics alike.
However, the dynamic took an unexpected turn during Cole’s performance at the Dreamville festival in North Carolina. Addressing the audience, Cole expressed remorse for his response to Lamar on the track.
J. Cole told (via CNN),
“I’m so proud of (‘Might Delete Later’), except for one part,” he said. “It’s one part of that sh*t that makes me feel like, man that’s the lamest sh*t I did in my f**king life, right?”
While openly admitting his regret, Cole specifically mentioned Lamar’s name in his statement, further fueling the ongoing discourse. J. Cole further stated (via Independent),
“I want to say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest mother****** to ever touch a fuckin’ microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”
The unexpected twist in the dynamic between Cole and Lamar has sparked ongoing discussions and debates among hip-hop enthusiasts. Now fans are also eagerly anticipating the future dynamic Between these hip-hop titans.
The Epic Clash of Titans: J. Cole vs. Kendrick Lamar
The lyrical debate has long been a long-standing tradition within hip-hop culture, and the rivalry between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar stands as a testament to it. The discord was initiated when Kendrick Lamar aimed lyrical jabs at Drake, feeling eclipsed by the latter’s soaring popularity in 2012.
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However, when J. Cole aligned himself with Drake, their collaboration sparked the flames of rivalry with Lamar even further. In their collaborative song, Cole hailed himself, Drake, and Lamar as the big three in the hip-hop industry. The lines are:
“Love when they argue the hardest MC/Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?/We The Big Three, like we started a league.”
After that, Kendrick Lamar did a counter-attack on Cole through his latest track, featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s album, proclaiming
“Motherf*ck the Big Three, it’s just Big Me.”
This ensuing back-and-forth between Cole and Lamar transformed the hip-hop world into a battleground of lyrical prowess. Through this competition, both artists pushed the boundaries of their craft, setting the stage for a legendary clash of titans in the annals of hip-hop history.
