J. Cole has made a swift move by removing his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “7 Minute Drill,” from streaming platforms.
This decision comes less than a week after he publicly expressed regret over releasing the song during his Dreamville Festival performance, hinting that he might take it down from DSPs.
Originally featured on his surprise project, “Might Delete Later,” the inclusion of “7 Minute Drill” drew mixed reactions from fans.
Cole admitted that releasing the diss track was the “lamest shit” he’d done, emphasizing his respect for Lamar and his reluctance to engage in a feud with the fellow rapper.
While some praised Cole’s maturity, others argued that such competitive exchanges are integral to hip-hop culture.
The rift between Cole and Lamar began when Lamar responded to a claim made by Cole in the song “First Person Shooter,” where Cole included Lamar in “the big three” alongside himself and Drake. Lamar disputed this designation in “Like That,” asserting, “Motherfuck the big three, n—a, it’s just big me.”
While Cole has been vocal in his response to Lamar, Drake has only made vague references to the situation.
However, Cole’s surprise appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s latest album, “We Still Don’t Trust You,” has fueled speculation about tensions between him and Drake. Cole’s cameo on the track “Red Leather” sparked interpretations of it as a subtle jab at Drake.
Additionally, listeners noted ASAP Rocky’s verse on “Show of Hands,” which seemed to take aim at Drake, suggesting that his recent album had minimal impact.
Rocky’s lyrics implied that Drake’s work was forgettable, further adding to the ongoing speculation about tensions within the hip-hop community.
As the saga continues to unfold, fans are left to ponder the dynamics between Cole, Lamar, and Drake, and the implications for the future of hip-hop.
