J. Cole has publicly apologized to Kendrick Lamar for his diss track 7 Minute Drill during his performance at the Dreamville Festival.
The song, which was released last week, contained lyrics critical of his longtime friend and fellow artist.
J. Cole regretted the song during his headlining set on Sunday night. He admitted feeling conflicted about the lyrics, stating that he respects his peers and feels blessed to stand beside them in the music industry. He also acknowledged that the world often craves conflict and controversy.
To make amends, J. Cole praised Kendrick Lamar during his performance. He asked the audience to acknowledge Kendrick’s talent and influence in the music industry, affirming his respect and admiration for Kendrick.
J. Cole expressed his regret by admitting that his actions reminded him of past mistakes. He wanted to realign with his purpose and path, hoping Kendrick did not take his lyrics to heart. If Kendrick felt offended, J. Cole invited him to respond, promising to accept any criticism or backlash gracefully.
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In a show of remorse, J. Cole announced that he would remove the diss track from streaming services.
However, as of the time of writing, the song is still available on Spotify and Apple Music. 7 Minute Drill, the closing song on J. Cole’s album Might Delete Later, responded to Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s song Like That.
The track, released two weeks prior on Future and Metro’s joint album We Don’t Trust You, featured Kendrick Lamar taking subtle jabs at J. Cole and Drake, his collaborator on First Person Shooter.
J. Cole honored by Fayetteville
Meanwhile, Fayetteville, North Carolina, the hometown of renowned rapper J. Cole, has paid tribute to its local hero in a grand manner.
A colossal mural of the rap star now graces the side of a record store in downtown Fayetteville, a testament to the city’s pride and respect for their homegrown talent.
The mural, a work of art in its own right, was crafted by Andaluz The Artist, a graffiti artist hailing from New York. The artwork is not just a portrait of J. Cole, but a narrative of Fayetteville’s history and the rapper’s Dreamville label.
