It seems like there might be some tension brewing within the Dreamville camp, or at least some frustration from JID regarding his career recognition. The talented rapper recently took to Twitter with some strong, albeit deleted, remarks aimed at both the BET Awards and his label boss, J. Cole.
Frustration with the BET Awards
The latest BET Awards nominations were released, and JID, despite his critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nods, was notably absent. This snub clearly didn’t sit well with him. In a series of now-deleted tweets, JID expressed his deep dissatisfaction, writing, ‘I hate @BET… 5 Grammy nominations[.] 0 BET nominations/acknowledgment nothing.. n***az remix the same people every years at the BET awards.’
This sentiment isn’t entirely new for artists feeling overlooked by the BET Awards. JID himself had previously mentioned in a 2025 XXL interview that receiving a BET nomination was on his bucket list. Other artists, like Freddie Gibbs, have also voiced their criticisms of the awards show in the past.
A Heated Exchange with J. Cole?
The drama didn’t stop there. J. Cole, co-founder of Dreamville, had recently given JID a shout-out on his track ’99 Build Freestyle,’ rapping, ‘If hip-hop is back, JID should chart platinum/ Anything less than that, it means y’all cappin’.’ While many would see this as a supportive gesture, JID’s response in a deleted tweet suggested otherwise.
When a user commented that ‘J Cole said it best,’ JID quote-tweeted, replying, ‘N***as ain’t say shit. I been overly platinum that bar was ass.’ This sharp retort implies JID felt the shout-out was dismissive or inaccurate, adding another layer to the perceived tension within the label.
Broader Context and Speculation
This situation unfolds amidst a backdrop of recent events in the hip-hop world, including Drake’s reflections on his fallout with J. Cole and subtle jabs on his track ‘ICEMAN’ regarding the ‘Big 3’ dynamic. The deleted tweets from JID add fuel to the ongoing discussions about recognition, loyalty, and the state of hip-hop.
What are your thoughts on JID’s deleted tweets? Do you think he has valid points about the BET Awards and J. Cole’s shout-out? Let us know in the comments below!
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