J. Cole admitted to feeling regret over a particular aspect of his new album “Might Delete Later” during his performance at Dreamville Fest on Sunday.
The rapper confessed that while he’s proud of the project overall, there’s one part that he considers to be “the lamest shit” he’s ever done in his life – a track where he disses Kendrick Lamar.
The controversy stems from Cole’s release of the song “7 Minute Drill,” which features a verse aimed at Lamar. This move came after Lamar took shots at both Cole and Drake in a guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That.”
Lamar’s verse sparked speculation about potential responses from Cole and Drake, given its scathing nature.
At Dreamville Fest, Cole revealed that he attempted to respond to Lamar in a friendly manner but ultimately felt uneasy about it. He expressed hope that Lamar wasn’t offended but acknowledged that he would accept any backlash if Lamar felt otherwise.
Footage of Cole’s onstage comments circulated online, generating discussions about his diss track. Some fans felt that Cole’s diss fell short, particularly his reference to Lamar’s acclaimed album “To Pimp a Butterfly,” which won Best Rap Album at the Grammys.
Cole admitted to feeling pressure to retaliate against Lamar but expressed remorse for downplaying Lamar’s discography.
During his performance, Cole also praised Lamar’s talent, acknowledging him as one of the greatest artists in the industry. He emphasized feeling honored to be peers with both Lamar and Drake.
As of now, Drake has not directly responded to the diss, though he appeared to allude to it during a recent concert in Florida. The situation continues to unfold, sparking debates among fans about the dynamics between Cole, Lamar, and Drake in the hip-hop community.
