Remember the massive rap feud that took over the internet in 2024? It involved some of the biggest names in hip-hop: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. Now, J. Cole is giving us an update on where things stand with Drake and Kendrick, and it might surprise you.
An Update on Friendship Post-Feud
In a candid new interview with Cam’ron on ‘Talk With Flee,’ J. Cole opened up about his current communication levels with both Drake and Kendrick Lamar. While he stressed that he ‘genuinely loves’ both artists, he admitted that their closeness has shifted since the viral battle.
‘I’m not gonna act like we’ve been communicating and talking,’ Cole confessed. He acknowledged having had conversations with them after the dust settled, but clarified, ‘it’s not like it’s a lot.’ Cole explained that this distance isn’t due to any lingering animosity but rather a lack of current connection, admitting, ‘That’s me not knowing where they at.’
Reflections on the Public Reaction
The 2024 beef kicked off when Kendrick Lamar dropped a diss track targeting both Drake and Cole. While Drake and Lamar continued their back-and-forth, J. Cole quickly stepped back, even apologizing for his diss track at the Dreamville Festival. Reflecting on the public’s intense reaction to the feud, Cole expressed his dismay.
‘The world became like politics, you either Democrat or Republican. You either Kendrick, or you Drake,’ Cole observed. He found the public’s eagerness to ‘pile on and tear this dude down’ and create a narrative that Drake ‘is not great’ to be ‘disgusting.’
Beyond the Beef: Legal Matters and More
The conversation with Cam’ron also touched on their own legal situation regarding their collaboration ‘Ready ‘24.’ Cam’ron had previously filed a lawsuit alleging Cole hadn’t fulfilled his part of their agreement. The full episode promises more insights into these topics and others.
What are your thoughts on J. Cole’s comments about his relationship with Drake and Kendrick Lamar? Do you think they’ll ever be as close again? Share your opinions in the comments!