J. Cole Delivers “Might Delete Later, Vol. 2” Video Featuring Unreleased Music

J. Cole continues to tease a litany of new material, including his fledging video series. On Monday (March 18), Cole released Might Delete Later, Vol 2. chock full of unreleased snippets of new music and behind-the-scenes footage of the “Middle Child” MC producing and recording in the studio. Along with clips from Drake’s It’s All a Blur Tour, the 11-minute visual also showcased an exclusive look at the prototype of J. Cole’s new sneaker, the Indie 5000.

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Additional appearances include cameos from Drake, Central Cee and Benny The Butcher, among others. It also appears J. Cole and Sexyy Red’s first-ever introduction was caught on camera during the video, along with an interaction with Lil Yachty, suggesting a follow-up to their collaborative record “The Secret Recipe.”

Yet another notable moment from the video captures J. Cole remarking on his process crafting notable hits such as “Work Out” during a “trial and error” time period he underwent after signing his deal with JAY-Z.

“It wasn’t until I signed to Jay and this n###a was like, ‘Nah, you ain’t putting a f###ing album out until you got some f###ing hits’ and I was like ‘Ohhh s###t,” he said. “I had to trial and error for like a year, two and a half years. ‘Workout,’ I squeezed that s###t out at the the last minute, but even that was an unnatural space for me.”

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Royce Da 5’9″ Says J. Cole Is The Only Rapper Still Being Competitive In Hip-Hop

Royce Da 5’9″ says J. Cole is the “only competitive” artist in the current landscape of hip-hop. Appearing on Joe Budden’s podcast, Royce reflected on how the genre has changed over the years with his Slaughterhouse partner. They also discussed where Cole ranks in comparison to Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

“I haven’t taken a real deep look out into the landscape but from where I’m sitting it looks like J. Cole the only one being competitive,” he began “He’s the only one who’s rapping with the kind of conviction that says I still value the number one spot as a lyricist. I see a lot of the younger generations not really hanging their hat on just the lyrical part of creativity at all. They’re finding different ways to impact and resonate with people which is fine.”

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J. Cole Performs With Drake During Dreamville Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 02: J. Cole (L) and Drake (R) perform during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 02, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage)

“That’s when the elder statesmen like myself start learning,” he continued. “I wanna make myself understand why is this touching people like that. I can’t even understand what they’re saying. It’s definitely moving away from lyricism being the caveat, which I’m cool with ’cause there’s a lot more things I can do without being lyrical-lyrical.” Budden mostly agreed, listing Cole above Kendrick Lamar. “I got Cole as my one,” Budden said. “I’m hoping that Kendrick’s next album could try to fix that for me. Drake is doing his Chuck E. Cheese sh*t. Good for him. That’s it now. Yeah, that’s it.” Check out Royce’s full comments on the podcast below.

Royce Da 5’9″ Speaks With Joe Budden

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The two also discussed their expectations for Cole’s upcoming album, The Fall Off. That project will be a follow-up to his 2018 effort, KOD. Be on the lookout for further updates on Royce Da 5’9″ on HotNewHipHop.

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J. Cole & Boosie Badazz Visit Same Houston Strip Club: Video

No matter what circumstances Boosie Badazz finds himself in, the Louisana native always knows how to keep us laughing. Thankfully, he’s been staying out of legal trouble in recent weeks, though the “Wipe Me Down” artist has been caught up in some internet drama with streamer Adin Ross. Elsewhere, Boosie’s been in the headlines for predicting that by the time he reaches age 80, he’ll still be able to maintain a relationship with a PYT no older than 30.

Today (March 12) a video of the multi-talent outside of a popular Houston strip club surfaced online. In the clip, Boosie chats with North Carolina-born lyricist J. Cole, who was decidedly more sober than this friend. “Aye, bruh! Aye, bruh, I’mma keep it 100,” the 41-year-old shouts over the Dreamville founder. “I’m like that for real,” Boosie said, though it’s unclear exactly what he was referring to. “I already… Who you telling?” Cole responded while towering over his tipsy pal.

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H-Town’s Area 29 Welcomes Boosie Badazz & J. Cole

After a moment of hesitation, Boosie repeats himself, “I’m like that for real,” before going in for a hug. Cole’s body language looked slightly unreceptive to the physical contact, but he obliged nonetheless. “Who you telling?” the latter asked again. “Why you telling me like I don’t know?” the father of two added with a laugh as Boosie grinned from ear to ear.

J. Cole isn’t known to be a huge social butterfly, but so far in 2024, he’s been spending plenty of time outside. Besides his latest link-up with Boosie Badazz at Area 29, the “Love Yourz” artist has been on tour across America with Drake. Earlier this week, a fan of both rappers went viral for creating a Step Brothers-inspired t-shirt to commemorate their joint venture. Check that out at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news.

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Dreamville Festival 2024 Lineup: J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Chris Brown & More

The wait is finally over: we now have the official lineup and headliners for the Dreamville Festival this year in Raleigh, North Caroline. Moreover, tickets are still available here, and it will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 at the Dorothea Dix Park six years after its original inception. The festival’s headliners are none other than J. Cole himself, Nicki Minaj, SZA, and Chris Brown. Other performers are the following: JID, ScHoolboy Q, Lil Yachty, Sexyy Red, Jeremih, EARTHGANG, Teezo Touchdown, Amaarae, Lute, Luh Tyler, Domani, Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Bas, Muni Long, Cozz, Omen, TiaCorine, and Chase Shakur.

Furthermore, this is shaping up to be a pretty stacked year when it comes to artist-led music festivals. For example, Jack Harlow recently announced his inaugural Gazebo Music Festival in Louisville Kentucky on Memorial Day weekend (May 25 and 26) this year. The lineup actually has some crossover with the Dreamville Festival, as expected for festival seasons, with SZA and Amaarae also hitting the stage at Gazebo. But the most exciting part about this lineup is the names that you might not catch anywhere else, such as what is presumably ScHoolboy Q’s first performance after dropping his new album BLUE LIPS.

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Meanwhile, we already knew that Nicki Minaj was headlining, but her comments on the London festival Wireless might suggest her excitement for Dreamville. “Instead of doing another arena show in London after we sold out in the first week, I opted to do Wireless Festival,” she said of her U.K. travels. “This year’s show will be a billion times more special, creative, beautiful, cohesive, ugh! I’m so excited. I’d like to tell you guys thank you in advance. Last year was so meaningful but won’t compare. Just wait & see.”

As such, maybe this will be her big chance to show out for Raleigh during her Pink Friday 2 world tour. Who would you be the most excited to see on this lineup, and are you copping tickets for the record label’s special event? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest on these artists, Dreamville, and more music festivals.

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J. Cole “Might Delete Later” Teaser Sends Fans In A Frenzy For “The Fall Off” 

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J. Cole is officially in roll-out mode, teasing his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, with the release of a vlog titled Might Delete Later, Vol. 1. 

The “The Secret Recipe” hitmaker shared the 10-minute video from a burner account named after the project. The vlog also includes an unreleased song and features behind-the-scenes snippets from the It’s All A Blur – Big As the What? Tour with Drake. 

Other footage from the Smack DVD-style visual features cameos from Drizzy and the recent tour addition, Lil Durk. J. Cole also revealed he’s been in the studio with Metro Boomin, which might indicate what to expect on his highly anticipated upcoming album. 

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Cole’s Dreamville Records shared a clip from the Might Delete Later vlog, while teasing the project. 

“This new J. Cole is sounding CRAZY,” the caption read. “’The Fall Off’ on the way. 

The video whipped Cole fans into a frenzy, with many predicting The Fall Off to be his best project yet.   

“J. COLE IS THE BEST RAPPER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW,’ one fan declared. 

“I’m so glad J. Cole left that humble talk in the past,” another added. “Every since The Off Season, the talk has been different.” 

Check out some of the reactions at the end of the page. 

During a 2021 interview for his cover story with SLAM, J. Cole explained he’s been working on The Fall Off since 2016. 

“I found the phrase in 2016, actually, early 2016 when I was working on 4 Your Eyez Only. I found a phrase, I did the hook to the song and I was like, Oh, this is the phrase that sums up this whole chapter for me. And that’s when I started working on The Fall Off.” 



Social Media Reacts To J. Cole’s New Teaser “Might Delete Later”

In a surprising turn of events, J. Cole has sent shockwaves through social media with the release of a teaser for what appears to be his upcoming song titled “Might Delete Later.” The rapper, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and unique storytelling, has once again captured the attention of fans with a mysterious black and white video. Earlier today, Cole took to his social media platforms to share the teaser, a two-minute snippet of a song accompanied by visuals of him rapping in various locations around a hotel. The track itself features a sparse piano instrumental that gradually builds momentum with the introduction of drums.

However, the most intriguing aspect comes when Cole addresses individuals who seek favors without putting in any effort to earn them. The teaser takes an unexpected turn as Cole spits a bar about being interrupted by the police, only to be interrupted in the video at that very moment. This clever twist left fans speculating about the deeper meaning behind the song and the artistic choices made in the teaser. Rightfully so, fans are super excited. As J. Cole is currently on tour with Drake, now seems like the perfect time to promote some new music.

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Social media platforms erupted with excitement and anticipation as fans shared their reactions to the teaser. One user couldn’t help but wonder if Cole’s next album is on the horizon, writing, “J Cole just dropped this teaser titled ‘MIGHT DELETE LATER.’ Is his next album coming sooner than we think? 🤔” Another fan suggested that the rollout for J. Cole’s next project has officially begun, signaling a new era for the acclaimed rapper. “He sounds hungrier than ever,” commented one fan, expressing enthusiasm about the perceived intensity and passion in Cole’s delivery. The sentiment was echoed by another follower who boldly declared, “Best MC of our era and I stand by it,” affirming J. Cole’s enduring impact on the hip-hop scene.

The teaser left fans buzzing with excitement, with many describing the preview as “craaaayyyy.” As social media continues to buzz with speculation and anticipation, it’s evident that J. Cole’s “Might Delete Later” teaser has successfully reignited the fervor surrounding his music. As the cryptic messages and engaging visuals captivate audiences, one can only wonder what the acclaimed rapper has in store for his eager fan base. Are you excited for new J. Cole?

Read More: J. Cole Shares Snippet Of New Song “Might Delete Later”

Lil Durk, J. Cole Tie Gunna for Song of the Year for XXL Awards

We have a tie. Lil Durk and J. Cole‘s “All My Life,” and Gunna‘s “F*kumean” have both won Song of the Year for the XXL Awards 2024.

Tie for Song of the Year for the XXL Awards 2024

On Monday (Feb. 19), Lil Durk and J. Cole’s “All My Life,” and Gunna’s “F*kumean” were announced as Song of the Year for the XXL Awards 2024. The two bangers received the same amount of votes from the illustrious XXL Awards Board in a category that included the past year’s biggest and best rap songs such as Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red,” Drake’s “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole and Sexyy Red’s “SkeeYee.” Other songs up for Song of the Year in 2024 were Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World” and Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor Again” featuring Cardi B.

Aside from being the newly minted winner of Song of the Year for the XXL Awards 2024, Durk and Cole’s “All My Life” racked up all types of accolades including reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Gunna’s hit single was stamped by many people as the song of the summer in 2023 and earned the rapper his first solo top 10 Billboard Hot 100 chart hit.

Future’s “Wait for U” Featuring Drake and Tems Wins Song of the Year for XXL Awards 2023

Monday’s announcement comes after the same honor was bestowed upon Future in 2023 for “Wait for U” featuring Drake and Tems. Future’s second single from 2022’s I Never Liked You was coproduced by ATL Jacob, FNZ, Tejiri Akpoghene, 1SRAEL and Sonic Major, as they sampled Tems’ song “Higher” to lay the groundwork for the smash hit. The record reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent a total of 41 weeks on the coveted singles chart. To date, “Wait for U” is certified three-times platinum by the RIAA.

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Eminem Recruits Big Sean, J.I.D & More For Cameo-Heavy “Doomsday Pt. 2” Video

Eminem dropped the music video for his song “Doomsday Pt. 2” on Wednesday (March 13). Several rappers made cameos in the video, making fans wonder if Slim Shady had plans to record music with the artists.

The “Doomsday Pt. 2” video featured Big Sean, J.I.D, Denzel Curry, Teezo Touchdown, Cordae, BabyTron and Swae Lee. It was directed by Cole Bennett, who released the video on Lyrical Lemonade’s YouTube channel.

“Doomsday Pt. 2” appeared on the Lyrical Lemonade compilation All Is Yellow, which dropped in January. The track reignited Eminem’s longstanding beef with Benzino.

“What is the opposite of Benzino? A giraffe/Go at his neck, how the f### is that?/How can I go at something he doesn’t have/Arms so short he can’t even touch his hands/When they’re above his head doing jumping jacks/Sorry, I don’t mean to upset you Ben/When I talk about all the debt you in/I hear that you been creeping on the low/In them cheap hotels that they catch you in,” Eminem rapped.

He continued, “Jesus Christ, dog, when you said 210/Never guessed you meant at the Red Roof Inn/In a room with one single bed, two men/Shady, man, you can’t, yes, you can/Well, I guess then I regret to inform you, hate to spoil the day/But this doesn’t bring me no joy to say/Guess that Coi Leray feat’s in the toilet, ay.”

Benzino responded with two diss tracks: “Vulturius” and “Rap Elvis.” Benzino threatened to release another diss if Eminem didn’t respond.

“I’m going to go down in history as the Eminem slayer,” Benzino declared. “But right now, it’s f### Eminem. I stand on everything I said. I stand on everything I’ve been saying. And ‘Rap Elvis’ destroyed him. I’m still waiting on the response. If he don’t, I’m gonna drop another one.”

Watch Eminem’s “Doomsday Pt. 2” video below.

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J.R.Clark redefines the “Perception” [Video]

Virginia Beach raised emcee J.R.Clark delivers a blend of bravado and a go-getter mentality in his new release titled “Perception”. Over a soulful and crisp soundscape, he shares his thoughts on the game and the ups and downs it can put one through. From losing friends, and losing hope to gaining notoriety and fame, Clark looks at all the possibilities and weighs the options as he takes steps to get to the apex.

The visual is made up of several performance shots of the rapper doing his thing and flexing on the opposition in luxurious whips.

He is currently preparing to drop his new EP My State of Mind: The Prelude.

 

Jerry Clark Juneau better known as a rapper, J.R.Clark is a Rap artist based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He’s changing the hip-hop industry by proving an independent artist can cultivate an impressive body of work, collaborating with major artists and building a following without the help of a major record label. Drawing from his own life experiences, J.R.Clark music style and inspiration comes from mainstream artists such as Rick Ross, Curren$y, J.Cole, Dave East and Nipsey Hussle. J.R.Clark started his music career as a studio engineer and a studio owner for 6 years before stepping into the path of an independent hip-hop artist. His passion for hip-hop music was cultivated and inspired by recording local artist from the 757 region of Virginia.

 

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