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TDE’s Punch Defends J. Cole’s “Correction” Over Kendrick Lamar Diss 

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J. Cole stunned fans and the Hip-Hop community at large after walking back his Kendrick Lamar diss and removing “7 Minute Drill” from streaming platforms. 

While many Hip-Hop heads were perplexed over the retraction, some were more understanding. Terrence “Punch” Henderson, the president of Top Dawg Entertainment, where Lamar was signed until he launched his own label in 2022, has weighed in on the latest development. He praised Cole for having the courage to stand by his beliefs.  

Punch took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday (April 8) to defend Cole’s decision.  

“Cole is a very genuine guy,” he began. “I respect it. We often give in to external pressures and outside influences and act out of our own character. It’s rare to have enough heart to make the correction. It didn’t align with HIM so he fixed it in the same manner he engaged. Salute.” 

When a commenter replied that “late 30s” is too old to be “giving in to outside pressures,” Punch explained, “The pressure at that position might be a little bit different than most ppl.” 

J. Cole revealed his tone shift regarding Kendrick Lamar live onstage at last weekend’s Dreamville Festival. He admitted the diss kept him up at night, referring to it as “the lamest, goofiest s###.” 

Meanwhile, before Cole apologized, Punch called out unnamed music industry players for their apparent bias against Kendrick Lamar. 

“The current rap climate got me realizing a lot of you music industry [people] are [Kendrick Lamar] haters, lol,” he wrote last week. 






Could Dreamville 2024 Mark The End Of An Era For J. Cole?

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Journo Quierra Luck and photographer Cameron Traylor take a tour of J. Cole’s festival, Dreamville, which may see some dramatic changes in the future.

It feels like the end of an era. The notion of being a dreamer blurs as J. Cole hints at stepping back from headlining Dreamville Fest. Cole’s role as the voice of dreamers has been foundational, transforming the seemingly impossible into tangible aspirations.

Yet, amidst the sea of 52,000 fans, a subtle shift in demeanor hints at a reevaluation of his relationship with the stage, potentially signaling a departure. As he alludes to “The Fall Off,” it extends beyond mere album titling; it feels like a silent farewell. Cole’s authenticity and transparency have forged deep connections with listeners who find solace in his vulnerability, epitomized in tracks like “Love Yourz.“

However, if Cole were to step away, does it spell the end of an era for Dreamville, his recording home under ? The label has evolved into a movement for fans and a launchpad for emerging artists. Just as the departure of the Sandman signals the end of dreams, Cole leaving Dreamville threatens to mark the close of a significant chapter. In this twilight of uncertainty, as J. Cole reflects on his next steps, we’re compelled to contemplate his prophetic words: “Sometimes our dreams come true, sometimes our fears do too.”

 Day one of the festival offered a plethora of artists.  The day included performances from J.I.D., Lil Yachty, Schoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, Jeremih, Earthgang, Teezo Touchdown, Amaarae, Lute, Luh Tyler and Domani.

Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Bas, Hunxho, Cozz, Omen, Tiacorine and Chase Shakur all appeared on the second day. Below are some of our pictures exclusive pictures.






Not Many Rappers Have Commented on J. Cole’s Big Apology

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J. Cole has the internet going nuts. After choosing peace over lyrical violence and denouncing his Kendrick Lamar diss song, “7 Minute Drill,” at the 2024 Dreamville Festival last night, Cole’s move has polarized hip-hop fans. Many people have voiced their opinions across social media. While fans have been overt about disdain or understanding of Cole’s decision, most rappers have remained mum.

Which Rappers Have Spoken Out About J. Cole Ending This Beef

It’s been less than 24 hours since J. Cole rebuked his own diss song and announced he would take it down from streaming services right before closing out the Dreamville Fest in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday (April 7).

“I’m so proud of [Might Delete Later] except for one part,” Cole told the crowd before performing his last song for the night at the festival. “There’s one part of that s**t that make me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest s**t I ever did in my f***in’ life,’ right? And I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n***as up there being like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But I gotta keep it a hunnid with y’all.”

He continued: “At the end of the day, when I listen to it…and I see the talk, that s**t don’t sit right with my spirit. That s**t disrupts my f***ing peace…in the midst of me doing that…and trying to find a little angle and downplay this n***a’s f***in’ catalog and his greatness. I wanna say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf**kas that ever touched a f***in’ microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”

A handful of rappers weighed in. Mick Jenkins let his feelings be known on Monday (April 8) via X, formerly known as Twitter. He feels disgusted that Cole threw in the towel. Styles P and Guapdad 4000 shared similar thoughts, saying they were both upset yet understanding of Cole’s decision.

“Cole def just killed my spirit,” Guapdad tweeted. “But it’s his happiness not mine , it’s selfish to think other wise but I’m just a fan at the end of the day.”

Meek Mill admitted he wants to see the shots continue, but offered an alternative to diss tracks. “I rather Cole and Kendrick do the historic album throw shots on the same album and eat off it,” Meek shared on X. “It’s only words! They smart it won’t be violent. Why everybody pushing beef but when you on that they say you crazy ‘the burning house.'”

As big of a hip-hop story as this is, it’s surprising that many more MCs aren’t offering their two cents.

Why Are Most Rappers Not Speaking Out?

The outcry from fans is much larger than the public opinions from Cole’s peers. So, what gives? Well, for one, many rappers seem to not want to get caught up in the mix. Choosing one side or the other could lead to a rapper getting caught up in the middle. While Cole has simmered down about K-Dot, he could easily redirect the smoke the way of the rapper who chose to weigh in on a topic that didn’t concern them. There’s also the possibility that all this beef could be a ruse, and jumping out the window with a harsh opinion might lead to problems down the road.

For whatever reason, most of Cole’s counterparts seem to be reserving judgment, for now.

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Is the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Beef a Ruse?

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As the world collectively tries to grapple with J. Cole‘s decision to backtrack on his brewing feud with Kendrick Lamar, the question remains: Was the beef ever real to begin with?

After Cole called his “7 Minute Drill” track the “lamest s**t I ever did in my f**king life” during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival, fans were divided on how to handle the statement. Some fans thought Cole’s inability to follow through on his beef conveyed weakness, while others thought the Dreamville leader opting out of the feud for his own spiritual clarity was in line with what the MC stood for.

Either way, the haste with which Cole pulled back calls into question the validity of the beef to begin with. To be honest, even as the tension grew between Drake, Cole and Kendrick, things never appeared to be that serious.

Kendrick shocked the rap world when he called out Cole and Drizzy on his “Like That” verse on March 22, which appeared on Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You album. As impressive as Kendrick’s verse was, it never pulled any personal punches. K-Dot merely criticized Cole and Drizzy’s output and lyrical talents as artists, mostly while relying on metaphors involving their joint single “First Person Shooter.” The disses weren’t nearly as violating as when Pac criticized Prodigy’s health on “Hit Em Up,” or when Troy Ave clowned a deceased Capital Steez for taking his own life on “Bada**.” Kendrick’s verse was more a call to action for Cole and the 6 God, demanding the trio battle it out in the name of hip-hop to simply see who’d win.

Read More: Hip-Hop Fans Can’t Decide if J. Cole Lost His Mind

Was Kendrick and Cole’s Beef a Sham?

This means, right off the bat when it comes to rap’s history of beefs, this one was already off to a pretty relaxed start. The East Coast and West Coast rivalry translated into real-world violence that included the death of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Nas and Jay-Z dropped numerous insults aimed at each other, including diss tracks. Most notably Nas’s “Ether” questioned the legitimacy of Hov’s drug kingpin persona. Then there was Ice Cube’s “No Vaseline,” directed at his former N.W.A bandmates. The track is regularly cited as a diss that went too far, where Cube denounced N.W.A using racial and anti-Semitic slurs, and said they were being sexually assaulted by White businessmen.

Most of these examples were a step too far, and people were excited by the prospect of a pure rap beef between three of the greatest rappers in a generation. Kendrick’s issues with Cole and Drake reinvigorated interest in hip-hop after a subpar 2023 and the embrace of rap’s more competitive aspects rather than commercial felt nostalgic. It was hard not to be disappointed by Cole (briefly) derailing that idea.

Yet, it may have all been a sham. Upon further digging, Cole’s behavior is eerily similar to a warning Kendrick made on his 2017 song “The Heart Part 4.”

“I’ll Big Pun ya punk a**, you a scared little b***h/Tiptoein’ around my name, n***a, ya lame/And when I get at you, homie, don’t you just tell me you was just playin’/Oh I was just playin’ with you K-Dot, c’mon/You know a n***a rock with you, bro/Shut the f**k up, you sound like the last n***a I know/Might end up like the last n***a I know/Oh, you don’t wanna clash? N***a, I know,” Kendrick rapped.

Cole has previously shown a tendency for throwing passive-aggressive shade and backing off when he’s held accountable for his words. He did it with Wale and Ye on “False Prophets,” he did it with Lil Pump on “1985,” and notably did it with Noname on “Snow on Tha Bluff.” The latter was the only time Cole’s subliminal shade backfired, as Noname responded to Cole’s snub with “Song 33,” which she also later apologized for. A young Black activist named Oluwatoyin Salau had also just been raped and murdered at the time of the spat, making Cole’s timing for critiquing a Black woman’s “tone” especially obnoxious.

J. Cole also made his apology to Kendrick on April 7, which ties in with another lyric from “The Heart Part 4.”

“You know what time it is, ante up, this is in forever,” Kendrick rapped. “Y’all got ’til April the 7th to get y’all s**t together.”

So do these revelations mean the beef was a farse or just a bizarre coincidence? Obviously, it’s unclear, but the notion that even rap’s rawest moments have become this coordinated is deeply unsettling, to say the least.

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Akademiks Begs Drake to Never Apologize Like J. Cole

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It looks like Drake has no plans on taking the same route as J. Cole in their beef with Kendrick Lamar, according to DJ Akademiks.

Drake Responds to J. Cole Apology

On Monday (April 8), DJ Akademiks did a livestream to discuss J. Cole denouncing his Kendrick Lamar diss song “7 Minute Drill.” This after Ak went in on Cole on X, formerly known as Twitter. During the livestream, which can be seen below, Ak claims he shared the video of Cole’s apology with Drake and got a surprising response from the 6 God.

“I sent the video of what this f**k n***a did,” Ak said. “I said, ‘Please, don’t do no s**t like this. Please, don’t apologize and do no weird s**t.'”

“[Drake] said, ‘I can’t f**king believe you would pull up and say some s**t like that to me. You must not know me.'”

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J. Cole Denounces Kendrick Lamar Diss

Last night, J. Cole surprised the crowd at Dreamville Festival 2024 by denouncing his viral Kendrick Lamar diss song.

“I’m so proud of [Might Delete Later] except for one part,” Cole told the crowd before performing his last song for the night at the festival. “There’s one part of that s**t that make me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest s**t I ever did in my f***in’ life,’ right? And I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n***as up there being like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But I gotta keep it a hunnid with y’all.”

He continued: “At the end of the day, when I listen to it…and I see the talk, that s**t don’t sit right with my spirit. That s**t disrupts my f***ing peace…in the midst of me doing that…and trying to find a little angle and downplay this n***a’s f***in’ catalog and his greatness. I wanna say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf**kas that ever touched a f***in’ microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”

Cole isn’t the first rapper to apologize for a diss song. And he surely won’t be the last.

Read More: Hip-Hop Fans Debate J. Cole’s Place in The Big 3 After Diss Retraction

Check out Akademiks revealing Drake’s reaction to seeing J. Cole denounce his Kendrick Lamar diss below.

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Meek Mill Calls Kendrick Lamar/J. Cole Beef Trivial While Asserting That He’s Not Gay

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Everybody is talking about the rap beef between two of the genre’s most acclaimed MCs. It all started with the release of Metro Boomin & Future‘s new album WE DON’T TRUST YOU last month. The album contains the song “Like That” where Kendrick Lamar provides a guest verse where he called out Drake and J. Cole. It instantly became one of the biggest rap stories of the year and the song shot to number one on the Hot 100 where it’s been for two weeks. Now after the newest development in the story, Meek Mill is weighing in.

Over J. Cole surprise dropped a new mixtape called Might Delete Later which contained a response to Kendrick’s comments. But just a few days later during his headlining set at Dreamville festival he went back on the response. He expressed his regret for dropping the response and praised Kendrick as one of the best to ever do it. In the days following the entire rap world has been reacting to the saga. Earlier today Meek Mill took to Twitter to make some broader reaching comments about the beef as a whole and recent rumors about his sexuality. Check out the post he made below.

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Meek Mill’s Thoughts On J. Cole and Kendrick Beef

In his tweet, Meek Mill brings up some major world events seeming to imply that there’s more important things going on than rap beefs. “Yall choose to watch rap battles and gossip … I watch Gaza Isreal…. Haiiti being torn apart …. I watch the state of people really poor in real life! Some think I’m different I think they are clueless to real life… but hey who am I!” his tweet reads. At the end of the tweet he quite randomly addresses rumors about his sexuality that cropped up last month. “Yall do coke I don’t some gay I’m Not!” his tweet concludes.

What do you think of Meek Mill calling the entire Cole and Kendrick beef trivial? Do you think it was the right time and place to comment on the recent allegations about his sexuality? Let us know in the comment section below.

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J. Cole Isn’t the First Rapper to Apologize for a Diss Song

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J. Cole has raised eyebrows throughout the hip-hop world for the way he chose to publicly address his diss aimed at Kendrick Lamar on the new song “7 Minute Drill.” While Cole didn’t flat-out say the words, “I’m sorry,” many who pay close attention to the rap game are considering Cole’s speech at the 2024 Dreamville Festival on Sunday (April 7), as a direct apology to Kung Fu Kenny. If Cole’s declaration that the recent diss track is the “lamest” and goofiest” thing he’s ever done is to be taken as an apology, he is not the first rapper to do so.

Just as he was about to close out his headlining performance at Sunday’s 2024 Dreamville Festival, J. Cole addressed the proverbial elephant in the room. He expressed a deep sense of remorse for using a track on his new Might Delete Later project to clap back at the shots Kendrick Lamar aimed his way on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.”

J. Cole Calls Kendrick Lamar “One of the Greatest” After “7 Minute Drill” Diss Song

After declaring that “Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf**kas that ever touched a f**king microphone,” J. Cole explained that his scathing bars on “7 Minute Drill” aimed at Kenny and K-Dot’s musical output simply did not sit right with Cole’s soul. The legendary MC then begged his fans for forgiveness.

“And I pray that y’all forgive a n***a for the misstep and I can get back to my true path,” J Cole told the Dreamville Festival crowd in the video below. “’Cause I ain’t gonna lie to y’all, the past two days felt terrible.”

While J. Cole’s moment of clarity may be the first time a rapper has backslid on a diss record in front of a crowd of that magnitude, it is not the only time a rapper has taken back the things they’ve done and said in the heat of battle. In fact, J. Cole himself was once the subject of a public apology amid a rap beef that probably never should’ve happened in the first place.

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Canibus Disses J. Cole Then Apologizes Immediately

When J. Cole began to infiltrate the hip-hop mainstream in the early 2010s, he often mentioned Canibus as a lyrical mastermind he’s been influenced by. However, Canibus, feeling slighted by some of J. Cole’s comments that ’Bus perceived as painting him as a thing of the past, dropped a diss track clearly aimed at Cole titled “J. Clone” in 2011. ’Bus was of the opinion that rather than mentioning his name, Jermaine should’ve dipped into his pockets to pay for a collab.

“If it ain’t a threat, then it must be a promise,” Canibus raps. “You said my name so much, they think you being honest/It’s more than that, we could’ve recorded a track/You could give me a stack for a verse just like that.”

Just two days later, Canibus apologized to J. Cole in a manner very similar to the way Cole is currently handling the Kendrick Lamar situation. However, unlike J. Cole, ’Bus left no questions as to whether or not he was sorry for the “J. Clone” diss song.

“I’ve seen thousands and thousands of comments about this J. Cole track and all of the negativity it’s stirring up,” Canibus stated in December of 2011. “After 48 hours of it, I feel confident enough to say that it’s unanimous. Hip-hop has spoken up loud and clear. It’s a Cole world right now, and you’re reigning champ, J. I take full responsibility for my actions and I apologize for stepping over the line. It comes off as tacky, unsophisticated, and it’s just not G. I love hip-hop too much to further justify my selfish behavior.”

An apology clear as day.

Beanie Sigel Takes Back His Shots Aimed at Jay-Z

Another example of a battle-tested MC coming out to publicly take back a ferocious diss is when Beanie Sigel offered an olive branch to his former Roc-A-Fella Records boss Jay-Z while the two were at odds. Two years after Beans dropped 2009’s “What You Talkin’ About (Average Cat),” which finds Sigel calling out Hov by name, the Philadelphia spitter admitted his wrongdoing in an exclusive interview with XXL in May of 2011.

“What Mike Epps say? ‘Gangstas f**k up, too,'” Sigel explained regarding his beef with Jay-Z. “Whatever I felt this dude Jay did wrong to me, it can’t outweigh the one thing he did do for me: He gave me an opportunity. Dude gave me an opportunity. A lot of people don’t get opportunities. He gave me that. That outweighs everything. I need that in black and white. I got caught in the moment and put my feelings out there. I should have never done that.”

While fans and industry insiders continue to debate whether or not J. Cole officially apologized for dissing Kendrick Lamar on “7 Minute Drill,” or if his signs of remorse are good for hip-hop as a whole, Cole’s stance on being the bigger person for the sake of humanity is not an unprecedented occurrence.

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Watch the video of J. Cole calling his diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar “lame,” and listen to Cole’s “7 Minute Drill” below.

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Hip-Hop Fans Debate J. Cole’s Place in The Big 3

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J. Cole has opened a can of worms by surprisingly denouncing his Kendrick Lamar diss track “7 Minute Drill” at Dreamville Festival 2024. Is Jermaine genuinely feeling off about dissing his boy? Is Cole scared to go head-up with K-Dot? Is the North Carolina rapper off his rocker?  Is this all some strategic plot? The debate is raging on from all angles. In the midst, fans are arguing if the move has tarnished Cole’s legacy and status as a member of The Big 3—along with K-Dot and Drake.

No one saw this coming. If anything, people expected Cole to double down and put Kendrick on the Dreamville Fest screen. However, on Sunday night (April 7), during the annual festival, Cole took the high road.

J. Cole Denounces “7 Minute Drill”

“I’m so proud of [Might Delete Later] except for one part,” Cole told the crowd before performing his last song for the night at the festival. “There’s one part of that s**t that make me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest s**t I ever did in my f***in’ life,’ right? And I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n***as up there being like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But I gotta keep it a hunnid with y’all.”

He continued: “At the end of the day, when I listen to it…and I see the talk, that s**t don’t sit right with my spirit. That s**t disrupts my f***ing peace…in the midst of me doing that…and trying to find a little angle and downplay this n***a’s f***in’ catalog and his greatness. I wanna say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf**kas that ever touched a f***in’ microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”

J. Cole Faces Backlash From Hip-Hop Fans

Instead of being praised for promoting unity with his peer, many blood-thirsty rap fans called Cole out for standing down.

“Cmon bro,” Mick Jenkins tweeted. “Can’t be rapping that nobody can f**k with you, and the only other n***a they compare you to consistently challenge you and expect everyone to be accepting your reasoning for bowing out? I’m not dense as a man I respect it. But Thats where it stops like …what???

“J.Cole apologizing makes no sense? Yes it does. He’s scared,” another person posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Or maybe deep down he actually does want to be a better person but then again it’s like if that’s really the case and why would you even release that (weak a*s wanna be) diss track?”

The brief squabble between Cole and Kendrick popped off after Kendrick dissed Drake and J. Cole on the Future and Metro Boomin song “Like That” last month. On the track, the Compton, Calif. rapper vehemently challenged the idea of rap’s big three being himself Cole and Kendrick rapping, “Muthaf**k The Big 3, n***a/It’s just me.”

After returning fire, and now backing down from a barn burner with K. Dot, some fans are now even challenging Cole’s position as a member of the rap triumvirate.

Is J. Cole Still Part of The Big 3? Fans Debate

The debate is now ongoing about whether or not J. Cole should be figuratively demoted for bowing out of a heavyweight battle.

“J Cole is NO LONGER in this big 3 s**t, he just destroyed his entire career last night,” one person tweeted.

“J. Cole not in the Big 3 anymore. Put in Future, Big Sean, Wale, Big Krit or somebody else!!!!” another person opined.

No everyone was for the downgrade.

“Ni***as is tryna kick J Cole out the big 3 for apologizing?????? NAH THATS WHERE I DRAW THE LINE!!!” another post reads.

The controversial move by J. Cole has some hip-hop fans doing a heel turn. There are still questions in the saga yet to be answered. Will Drake respond? Is Kendrick going to speak out? Will this be a lasting hit to J. Cole’s legacy? Is The Big 3 as we know it over?

Check out fans debating whether or not J. Cole is still part of The Big 3 below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Offers Nuanced View Of J. Cole’s Kendrick Lamar Apology

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Charlamagne Tha God is easily one of the biggest commentators in the hip-hop world. Overall, his work on The Breakfast Club has elevated him to superstar status. He has been able to host The Daily Show while also dabbling in late night. Although some people do not care for his takes, others love to watch him talk on various subjects. Last night, Charlamagne was given a whole lot to talk about as J Cole issued an apology to Kendrick Lamar. The apology was in relation to the diss track “7 Minute Drill.”

Throughout the morning, there have been numerous hot takes about the diss track. Most people are upset with Cole for deciding to end the feud before it even started. Additionally, some think that this is a sign that hip-hop is dying in terms of it being a competitive sport. However, Charlamagne Tha God has a different take on all of this. As you can see below, he is taking a very mature approach to the whole situation. Essentially, he doesn’t blame Cole for apologizing. In fact, he is praising him for knowing the error of his ways.

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Charlamagne Tha God Says His Peace

Charlamagne has always been huge on therapy and self-reflection. Having said that, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he feels this way about J Cole. However, the average hip-hop fan is not having a good day right now. They are angry for the apology, and they were hoping for some more jabs. Whether or not Kendrick even returns fire with a diss track of his own, remains to be seen. Hopefully, we find out soon enough.

Let us know what you think of this take from Charlamagne Tha God, in the comments section down below. Do you like this most recent move from J. Cole? Do you believe it was a weak move on his park? Can he come back from this one? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Mick Jenkins Feels Disgusted J. Cole Threw Up the White Flag

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Mick Jenkins sounds off on J. Cole‘s decision to wave the white flag to Kendrick Lamar and go back on his own diss, “7 Minute Drill,” last night at Dreamville Festival.

Mick Jenkins Feels Disappointed J. Cole Didn’t Continue With Rap Battle

The Chicago-bred rapper let loose a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, in the late-night hours on April 8 shortly after J. Cole shared a surprising speech during his closing performance at Dreamville Festival on Sunday night (April 7). Cole called “7 Minute Drill,” his diss aimed at Kendrick Lamar, “the lamest s**t I ever did in my f**kin’ life.”

“As a. rappers rapper. As a competitor. I am surprised. I am disgusted. I am disappointed,” Mick tweeted. “All my toughest battles in anything competitive been against the n***as I respect the most. War. And then dap right after. This is wild to me.”

A fan responded, “As a person?” To which Mick wrote, “As a person I get it. But I’m a rapper and I love this s**t/sport like you wouldn’t understand it’s actually my life.”

Another person weighed in with, “The crowd wants disses, not lyrical miracle squabble, so what you’re asking for isn’t what the masses are asking for.”

Mick wasn’t hearing that. “I don’t care about the masses,” posted the 32-year-old MC, whose most recent album, The Patience, dropped last year. “We’re talking about Kendrick and Cole. I don’t gotta worry about lyrical miracle squabble with them. You better ask somebody.”

That wasn’t the end of Mick’s thoughts on the subject, which you can see in full below.

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J. Cole Calls His Own Diss Toward Kendrick Lamar “Lame”

The crowd at Dreamville Festival and the people watching the livestream at home witnessed an unexpected moment unfold when J. Cole publicly admitted that his own diss track aimed at his Big 3 brethren Kendrick was “lame.”

“So, I’m so proud of that project [Might Delete Later] except for one part,” Cole said. “There’s one part of that s**t that make me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest s**t I ever did in my f***in’ life,’ right? And I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n***as up there being like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But I gotta keep it a hunnid with y’all.”

Cole felt dissing K-Dot and going at his catalog was outside of Cole’s character. He even showed his love for the California MC. “But at the end of the day, when I listen to it…and I see the talk, that s**t don’t sit right with my spirit,” Cole admitted. “That s**t disrupts my f***ing peace…in the midst of me doing that…and trying to find a little angle and downplay this n***a’s f***ing catalog and his greatness. I wanna say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf**kas that ever touched a f***ing microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”

Before the Dreamville leader closed out the festival with a performance of his track “Love Yourz,” Cole flamed himself once more: “So, I just want to come up here and be like, publicly be like, bruh, that was the lamest, goofiest s**t…”

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Take a look at Mick Jenkins weighing in on J. Cole’s speech and see the video below.

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