“Yo, Kendrick, I just want to apologize. Can you forgive me? I messed up, man. I know you’re the real deal, and I respect that. I’m really sorry, bro.
I’m proud of my project except for one part. There’s one moment that makes me feel like it’s the lamest thing I’ve ever done. I know this isn’t what people want to hear, but I have to be honest with you all. I almost had a relapse. It’s tough to admit, but I feel like I betrayed Drake by backing out of the battle because I was afraid Kendrick would expose my secrets.
Drake is feeling some type of way with everyone abandoning him, but he’s especially mad at J. Cole. Those bars at the end of that track hit him hard. “I went home, thought about it, and was like, damn, look at my guy in the studio with Drake, trying to include him and me as a big three, and then he says that to me?”
These past few weeks have been crazy in the music industry. It seems like everybody’s coming for somebody else. We had Nicki versus Megan, and now we’re caught in the middle of one of the biggest rap beefs ever: Kendrick versus Drake. They’ve been going at it like there’s no tomorrow, with diss tracks, accusations of violence, secret kids, and petty beefs flying everywhere. And now, J. Cole has made things even messier for Drake.
For those who know J. Cole, he’s usually a stand-up guy. He avoids trouble, drops his music, and supports other artists when needed. But this time, it seems like even he couldn’t resist taking a shot at Drake. What’s next in this rap saga? Stay tuned, because things are definitely heating up!
Based on how he got tangled up in the Drake versus Kendrick beef, fans are starting to think J. Cole might be the instigator who only hides his hands when things get heated. They suspect that J. Cole might be the reason this whole feud kicked off in the first place. But is that really true? Well, last year, J. Cole dropped a song called “First Person Shooter,” where he rapped, “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, but right now I feel like Muhammad Ali.” With those lines, Cole unintentionally sparked a fire that’s now a full-blown, career-threatening feud.
Some fans think he never should have released the song, while others argue the fight is unnecessary since he meant “big three” as a compliment, not a diss. But Kendrick took it personally. J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake have been eyeing that GOAT title for years, and the competition is now fiercer than ever. It started with small jabs here and there, but at some point, someone turned up the heat. Kendrick has been dropping bar after bar, determined to prove he’s the real rap boss, saying, “Mother of the big three ninja, it’s just big me.”
But he didn’t stop there. He released multiple diss tracks aimed squarely at Drake, loaded with venomous insults. In one of them, he spat, “Now let me say I’m the biggest hater. I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk. I hate the way that you dress.” He didn’t hold back, even bringing Drake’s son Adonis into it: “Our man literally begged to be his mentor because his father, Drake, cannot be a good father to him,” and went on to say he wished Drake was never born. “Dear Adonis, I’m sorry that man is your father. Let me be honest, it takes a man to be a man. Your dad is not responsive. I look at him and wish your grandpa would have worn a condom. And you are a good kid that needs good leadership. Let me be your mentor since your daddy don’t teach you.” Fans think these harsh words might be too much for Drake to ever recover from.
This wasn’t just a diss track; it was a full-on character takedown. Another track had the brutal line, “Rest in pie, Drake. You won’t be missed.” Meanwhile, J. Cole took shots at Kendrick Lamar, calling him average in a seven-minute lyrical assault. He ended with, “Kendrick Lamar fell off like The Simpsons,” and added, “He averaging one hard verse like every 30 months or something. If he wasn’t dissing, then we wouldn’t be discussing him. Lord, don’t make me have to smoke this ninja, ’cause I f*** with him, but push come to shove, on this mic, I will humble him.” This fiery response led fans to believe that J. Cole was publicly siding with Drake in the feud, sparking even more excitement and debate among fans.
In an unexpected move, J. Cole deleted his latest song and released an apology video, sparking numerous theories about his actions. Some speculate he’s under pressure from higher-ups to avoid involvement in controversy, while others believe he’s afraid of facing Kendrick Lamar, who has been exposing Drake’s secrets. However, J. Cole addressed these rumors at his Dreamville Festival, explaining his decision.
He stated, “That’s the lamest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’m proud of the project except for one part. There’s one part that makes me feel like it’s the lamest thing I’ve ever done, and I know it’s not what people want to hear. But I have to keep it real with you.”
J. Cole also expressed his desire to avoid the beef, saying it doesn’t sit right with his spirit. “I was conflicted because I know my heart and how I feel about my peers. These two [Kendrick and Drake] are artists I’ve been blessed to stand beside and chase their greatness. I felt conflicted because I know I don’t really feel any animosity, but the world wants to see it. And that pressure made me act in a way that disrupts my peace.”
He admitted that trying to keep the beef friendly didn’t feel right. “I tried to jab and keep it friendly, but when I listen to it and see the reactions, it disrupts my peace. So, I want to say here tonight, I regret my actions.”
Surprisingly, some fans believe J. Cole made the right decision. One fan commented, “Cole is that guy who recognizes the party is going to end in gunshots. He left at the right time.” Meanwhile, the media is buzzing with reports that J. Cole’s decision to step back has strained his friendship with Drake, leaving Drake feeling betrayed. Drake himself seemed to hint at this during a recent show, saying, “A lot of people are asking me how I’m feeling. The way I’m feeling is the same way I want you to walk out of here feeling tonight about yourself, ’cause you know how I’m feeling. I got my head up high, my back straight, I’m 10 toes down and feeling like anywhere else I go. And I know no matter what, there’s not a person on this Earth that can ever f*** with me in my life.”
On another front, the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Some are praising Kendrick for pushing Drake to release top-tier music again. One fan remarked, “Kendrick got Drake to rap good again, and Drake got Kendrick to drop consistently. All this is crazy good. Never been so excited for a rap beef, not gonna lie.” However, Kendrick’s revelations about Drake are damaging Drake’s reputation, and it’s unclear how he will recover. This beef is turning out to be one of the messiest in recent rap history, with some fans worried it could escalate into another East Coast vs. West Coast situation.
So, what do you think about J. Cole’s move? Did he betray Drake, or was it the right decision? Share your thoughts in the comments below