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The Best J. Cole Memes Throughout Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef

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J. Cole chose his peace over beefing with Kendrick Lamar, leading to a truckload of memes afterward. The J. Cole memes continued as Kendrick and Drake battled each other with diss tracks. As the lyrical warfare continued, fans gradually began to understand why J. Cole didn’t want all that heat. Thus, the J. Cole memes shifted from ridiculing the “Work Out” crooner to more or less applauding his decisions, especially as the Kendrick vs. Drake beef makes its place in hip-hop’s history books.

There are too many aspects of the beef that make it genuinely remarkable. From J. Cole’s decision to quit to Kendrick and Drake going against each other diss track after track and not to forget Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” diss beat. However, the hilarious J. Cole memes also added color and humor to the beef and have come to stay. Let’s explore the best J. Cole memes that broke the internet while Drake and Kendrick Lamar feuded.

Read More: T.I. Commends J Cole For Bowing Out Of Kendrick Lamar Battle

The Beginning Of The Rap Beef

On Oct. 31, 2023, Drake released the single “First Person Shooter” from his eighth studio album For All The Dogs. The track featured J. Cole, who delivered the famous bars, “Love when they argue the hardest MC, is it K-Dot, is it Aubrey or me? /We the big three like we started a league/but right now, I feel like Muhammed Ali/Huh, yeah, yeah, huh-huh, yeah, Muhammed Ali.” With those lines, J. Cole appreciated the greatness of himself, Drake, and Kendrick but emphasized his thoughts that he was the best out of the three. Those bars brought back memories of Big Sean’s “Control” featuring Kendrick and Jay Electronica. In the track, Kendrick mentioned many rappers including Drake and J. Cole and said he was “tryna murder you ni**as.” K. Dot also touted himself as the “King of New York” on the track.

Kendrick Responds to J. Cole and Disses Drake

Kendrick responded to J. Cole and Drake‘s “First Person Shooter” via a verse on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That” from their We Don’t Trust You album. In his verse, Kendrick rapped, “F**k sneak dissin’, first-person shooter, I hope they came with three switches.” Later in the verse, he rapped, “Motherfuck the big three, nigga, it’s just big me.” With those bars, K.Dot showed he had come for Drake and J. Cole and duly set the rap scene ablaze, shocking many fans. Fans waited to see what Drake and J. Cole’s response would be. They didn’t have to wait long.

Read More: J Cole Dubbed A “Hypocrite” Online After Calling Kendrick Lamar “Boring”

J. Cole Responds To Kendrick Lamar

J. Cole was the first to respond to Kendrick’s diss directly. He did so through a song on his surprise mixtape Might Delete Later. In the project’s last song “7 Minute Drill,” J. Cole addressed K. Dot’s diss, rapping, “I got a phone call, they say that somebody dissing / You want some attention, it come with extensions.” The Fayetteville, North Carolina native also rapped, “He still doing shows but fell off like The Simpsons / Your first shit was classic, your last shit was tragic / Your second shit put n***as to sleep but they gassed it / Your third shit was massive and that was your prime / I was trailing right behind and I just now hit mine.

Continuing with his response, J. Cole rapped, “He averaging one hard verse like every 30 months or something / If he wasn’t dissing, then we wouldn’t be discussing nothin’ / Blood don’t make me have to smoke this n***a ’cause I f*ck with him / But push come to shove on this mic I will humble him.“

J. Cole’s Apology

After J. Cole dropped his response to Kendrick, many fans were thrilled and applauded him. However, much to their dissatisfaction, he made a U-turn. J. Cole made a public apology to Kendrick during the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina on April 7. In his apology, J. Cole said he was proud of his project, Might Delete Later, except for one part. He said, “There’s one part of that sh*t that makes me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest sh*t I ever did in my f*cking life.’ And, I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n***s up there right now like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But, I gotta keep it 100 with y’all. I damn near had a relapse.”

J. Cole further said he was blessed to know Kendrick and Drake. He added, “I felt conflicted ’cause I’m like, bruh I know I don’t really feel a way. But the world wanna see blood… so I say all of that to say, in my spirit of trying to get this music out, I moved in a way that spiritually feels bad on me. I tried to jab my n***a back and I tried to keep it friendly.” J. Cole emphasized that being in a rap beef disrupted his peace. He concluded by praising Kendrick, saying, “I wanna say right here tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest muthaf*ckas to ever touch a microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar correct? As do I.” J. Cole also promised to remove “7 Minute Drill” from all streaming platforms and kept to his word.

Kendrick Vs. Drake

Two weeks after J. Cole apologized, Drake released “Push Ups,” his first diss track and direct response to Kendrick, sparking their rap beef. He followed that up with the AI-generated “Taylor Made Freestyle.” Kendrick took his time to respond and did so with “Euphoria” and “6:16 In LA.” Drake came back firing with “Family Matters,” but K. Dot shot back almost immediately with “Meet The Grahams.” With Drake and Kendrick going against each other with so much heat and making various unverified allegations against themselves, fans began to see why J. Cole didn’t want to take part in a diss with Kendrick.

Thus, the memes began to change from ridiculing J. Cole to showing him at peace while his colleagues poured dirt on each other. Kendrick followed “Meet The Grahams” with the club banger “Not Like Us,” while Drake responded with “The Heart Part 6,” in which he many took as he was done with the beef. Since then, everything has quietened down but the viral J. Cole memes continue to dominate the internet.

Let The J. Cole Memes Begin

@basikearth

J Cole Apologizing to Kendrick . . . . . . . . . . #kendricklamar#kendrick#kendricklamarchallenge#metroboomin #metroboominmakeitboom#jcole#jcolefans#jcolelyrics#jcoletok #kendricklamarfans#kdot#wedonttrustyou#firstpersonshooter#likethat#big3 #jcolechallenge#mightdeletelater#jcoleconcert#jcolememe#hiphopmeme #hiphopmemes#rapperstoknow#future#drakefan#forallthedogs#pglang #basikearth#kendrickdiss#jcolediss#hiphoprap#spongebobsquarepants #spongebobmeme#spongebobmemes#spongebobsquarepant#mrkrab #jcolekendricklamar #mrmoraleandthebigsteppers

♬ original sound – BasikEarth

@iitz.samurai

J Cole still trying to apologize to Kendrick Lamar #jcole #kendricklamar #funny #nolifeshaq #viral #trending #meme #memestiktok #diss #7minutedrill #jcoleapologist

♬ original sound – iiTzSamurai

@karaithedj

As much i am disappointed, i aint mad at what he did🌍 cant stop a man on his walk with God🙏🏾 #fyp #memes #jcoletok #hiphop

♬ original sound – Karai The Curator🎧

@2kold.fr

#coleworld #fypシ゚viral 05/07/24

♬ original sound – adriii💌

J. Cole’s apology threatened his legacy and social media erupted with dozens of memes expressing disappointment at the rapper. The J. Cole memes changed course as the K. Dot and Drake’s rap beef progressed. After J. Cole apologized, the memes focused on how humiliating it was for him to do that and the damage it could have on his career. The best memes that typified these were from TikTokers, BasikEarth, iitz.samurai, and Karai The Curator.

However, when Drake and Kendrick’s beef heated up so much, no one was blaming J. Cole for bowing out. Instead, the J. Cole memes that went viral were of him having a good time while Drake and K. Dot traded words. The best memes that typified included X user, @Justhugee’s meme from the Spider-Man movie, X user, @@BabuVersus’s meme from “Family Guy,” and X user @timeimmemorial_’s meme from The Sopranos.

After Drake and Kendrick took a break from releasing diss tracks, TiktToker @2kold.fr shared a video that showed the ocean waves. The video then cut to her sitting next to J. Cole on a sandy beach. The rapper looked chilled in the video. He wore a black T-shirt, shorts, white socks, and sneakers and had his head phones connected to a laptop. The TikToker’s video confirmed people’s feelings that J. Cole was relaxing while Drake and Kendrick went for the kill. Eventually, most people agreed that J. Cole probably did the right thing by sitting the beef out. Do you agree?

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TI Claims Drake Vs Kendrick Lamar Ruined Things For Other Rappers

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T.I. is no stranger to rap battles. When he was beefing with Shawty Lo, the Atlanta rapper went to Lo’s neighborhood and shot the music video for the diss record “What Up, What’s Haapnin’.” He knows how to be disrespectful. That being said, TI is not thrilled with the direction that the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle went. He recently went on Big Boy TV to discuss the fallout of the battle, and asserted that it has been harmful to some of the other rappers who have tried to drop in 2024.

TI made it clear upfront that he didn’t care about rappers lying. He considered it to be part of the game. He told the radio host that his focus goes towards the wordplay and the writing. “All this sh*t they saying can’t be true,” he asserted. “I mostly listen for the double entendres, the metaphors and the skill in which they present their art. They hard. I think it’s good for the game.” The Atlanta icon was less positive with regards to what the battle has done to other rappers. He pointed out that Drake and Dot sucked up all the oxygen in the room with regards to hip-hop, and everything else has been effectively drowned out.

Read More: T.I Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper

TI Also Praised J. Cole For Choosing “Peace”

“I will say this,” TI added. “They done kinda f*cked it up for some other who were planning to drop in this period.” The rapper has a fair point. Gunna recently dropped a new album, One of Wun, and most of the attention was on the bars that could be perceived as digs at the 6 God. TI, himself, has been working on completing his final album, Kill the King. There isn’t a release date yet, but the Atlanta rapper definitely had no plans of dropping a double album in the midst of the biggest rap battle of the 21st century.

TI also talked to Big Boy about J. Cole’s decision to avoid the battle. While many industry veterans have criticized the rapper for buckling, TIP was complimentary. “I feel [like] he chose peace and tranquility,” he noted. “You got to have thick skin… We don’t know where that would take him. That was quite mature of him.” Fans are still waiting on that TI album, but he did recently drop a killer freestyle over West Coast instrumentals.

Read More: T.I. Keeps It Real With Wannabe Rapper Looking For Him To Change Her Life: Watch

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Which Rappers Should J. Cole Choose For A Collab Album?

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Hip-hop fans have been looking forward to a possible J. Cole collab for years. The North Carolina-born rapper is widely considered one of contemporary hip-hop’s “Big 3.” That is, he stands side-by-side in the company of luminaries like Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Rumors of a J. Cole collab record began circulating recently after Black Thought revealed the possibility was once on the table. On a recent episode of the This Week in White Supremacy podcast, The Roots co-founder said that J. Cole approached him about collaborating on a full-length record back in 2018. But the potential combination never panned out, leaving the public curious about what might appear down the line.

Fans have been waiting for a proper J. Cole collab LP for years, but he’s never fulfilled their hopes. Of course, Cole has done various collaborations on single joints – like when he and Kendrick did “Forbidden Fruit” together – but what we’ve really been waiting on is a full-length. Speaking of K.Dot, there’s been talk for years about the desire for a J. Cole collaborative album, but more on that later. From Black Thought to André 3000, here’s a list of seven A-list rappers J. Cole could choose for a collab LP.

Black Thought: Different Wavelengths

When J. Cole approached Black Thought back in 2018, the two didn’t know each other too well. Still, Thought was willing to entertain the idea of a J. Cole collab and the pair exchanged beats and feedback. At the time, Thought was interested in taking a more aggressive route with his music. It seemed like Cole was on the opposite end of the spectrum, seeking a more peaceful soundscape. This is essentially why the pair’s paths didn’t match up at that point. Thought was trying to veer away from the familiar sound he’d cultivated with The Roots and felt Cole was simply steering too close to it. It was simply not the right time.

Kendrick Lamar: The J. Cole Collab That Never Came To Be

As we mentioned in the introduction, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole collaborated in the past. Way back in 2013, the pair did the track “Forbidden Fruit” together, which appeared on J. Cole’s sophomore full-length Born Sinner. In terms of a collaborative LP, there’s been on-again, off-again talk about such an effort for years. On Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast back in November 2023, Cole spoke about what’s taken place. It seems that he and Lamar began talking about the possibility early on in their careers and did actually make some real effort toward it as well. A couple of tracks were demo’ed a long time ago. But the collab never came to fruition, mainly because the pair’s schedules became way too hectic—what, with their solo careers, touring, and families. And for it to really happen and be the best product they can put together, the two know it would take substantial investment and time.

ScHoolboy Q: A Friend With Unique Style

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 29: Hip hop artist Schoolboy Q performs during the Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Miguel and SchoolBoyQ concert during the 2013 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 29, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)

J. Cole removed his Kendrick Lamar diss track “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services back in April. According to a writer at The Source, he was allegedly advised by his friend ScHoolboy Q to do so when the two were at the Dreamville Festival. Although it’s unclear what words the pair exchanged, Cole heeded Q’s advice and bowed out of the Kendrick-Drake beef. A full-length J. Cole collab with ScHoolboy Q could be an interesting event in hip-hop, likely producing something very unique.

Vince Staples: Rap Camp Member For Future Collab

Dreamville Records dropped their Revenge of the Dreamers III rap camp sessions back in July 2019. JID, J. Cole, and Vince Staples all jumped on a track together for it titled “Rembrandt…Run It Back.” Staples had been chosen as a select few to participate in the rap camp, which he fondly recalled during a Billboard interview: “It was really stress free and free for all fun.” Hearing Staples and Cole exchange verses on that compilation album track brings up the possibility of a future J. Cole collab. It would be interesting, to say the least.

Future: “Red Leather” Might Point To More

Only a couple of weeks after J. Cole removed “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services, he dropped the collab track “Red Leather” with Future and Metro Boomin. Interestingly, some listeners interpreted his verse on the track to be a diss against Drake, though Cole hasn’t confirmed any of this. It likely had nothing to do with the Toronto-based rapper, based on Cole’s public admission that diss tracks and beef are the “lamest and goofiest s***” at Dreamville Festival. After hearing “Red Leather,” fans are left wanting more from the Atlanta-born Future and Cole. A future full-length could be a genuinely unprecedented mixture of Southern rap energy.

Meek Mill: In the Studio On & Off With J. Cole

A little over a year ago, J. Cole and Meek Mill appeared on verses on the Drake collaboration track “I Can Never.” This isn’t the first time the pair have spent time together in a studio, either. The mixture of the Philadelphia-born Mill’s battle-rap-bred delivery and Cole’s southern-east hybrid production could prove to be a game changer. If Mill were to ever hop on a J. Cole collab, the results would be electrifying. And the possibility doesn’t seem too far-fetched, either. Previously Mill appeared as a featured artist alongside Cole on Wale’s “Black Grammys.” We can cross our fingers for a combo LP in the future.

André 3000: One Of J. Cole’s Inspirations

J. Cole has sampled André 3000’s tracks with Outkast “SpottieOttieDopalicious” and “Da Art of Storytellin’ (Pt. 1)” for his songs “Who Dat” and “Land of the Snakes,” respectively. It’s probably true that no southern hip-hop artists can fully escape Outkast’s influence—these are a couple of Cole’s clear nods to Outkast. Another interesting pairing was when André 3000 did a verse for the album version of Beyonce’s song “Party” and J. Cole replaced his verse with a new one for the video. Fans were eager to start comparing the two versions, which points to the kind of excitement that would swirl around a full-length collab. While André 3000 famously released the new age, ambient jazz album New Blue Sun in November 2023, and seems to be shying away from rap, a future J. Cole collab can still be hoped and wished for by fans.

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Big Daddy Kane Names J. Cole the ‘Greatest Lyricist of this Era’

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Big Daddy Kane is saluting J. Cole. With all of the talk about The Big 3, which no longer exists, Kane spoke with The Art of Dialogue about who his favorite is out of J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar.

“I’m actually more of a J. Cole fan, honestly,” Kane said. “I think he is probably, you know, the greatest lyricist of this era. He’s my personal favorite of all them cats.”

You can hear it from Kane below.

In related J. Cole news, Benny the Butcher revealed how he attempted to gas up Cole when he first heard “Like That.”

Speaking with Wild 94.1 FM in Tampa, Butcher says he was excited for the possibility of a Cole reply.

“I’m not gonna lie, when I frist heard that K. Dot shit, I texted bruh the demon emoji,” Benny revealed. “I said, ‘Bruh, lace up.”

Benny also revealed that he understood Cole’s position on the apology as well. You can hear it all from The Butcher below.

J. Cole infamously bowed out of beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The forfeit came after dropping the “7 Minute Drill” diss record, and many fans asked why. We may now have a reason.

According to AllHipHop, ScHoolboy Q, seemingly a friend to Cole and a well-known associate of Lamar, reportedly slid a word of advice during the Dreamville Festival.

AllHipHop notes: “Allegedly, ScHoolboy Q had a conversation with J. Cole at the Dreamville Festival. Our writer confirmed that ScHoolboy Q was at the festival and that they did have a conversation. She couldn’t corroborate what they talked about, but sources are telling me that they gave him a warning.”

You can read more details here.

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Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy”: The 7 Funniest Remixes

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Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” diss looks set to stay amid Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef. Metro was at the center of the feud that shook the hip-hop world and continues to dominate discussions. It was on Metro and Future’s We Don’t Trust You album where Kendrick first aimed at Drake and J. Cole. After Drake responded with “Push Ups” where he delivered the now iconic line, “Shut yo a*s up and make some drums,” Metro made things spicier by releasing the diss beat “BBL Drizzy.” The song’s title is a reference to Rick Ross’s repeated claims that Drake had butt lift surgery.

At that point of Drake and Kendrick’s beef, the internet was already going crazy due to several allegations the rappers made against each other. With the world debating what was true and which of the rappers was winning the beef, Metro, who is also feuding with Drake, had his say in the proceedings. The “BBL Drizzy” beat samples the AI-generated parody song of comedian King Willonius. In addition to the beat, Metro gave fans the chance to get involved in the rap beef by urging them to do a verse over the beat. The producer tweeted, “best verse over this gets a free beat just upload your song and hashtag #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway.”

Later, Metro updated the contest, offering the winner $10,000 and a free beat while the runner-up gets a free beat. “BBL Drizzy” went viral after its release on SoundCloud, racking up 3.3 million streams within a week. Many people jumped on Metro’s contest, sharing their verse on the diss track to much amusement with remixes coming from across the world. So far, there have been a great number of “BBL Drizzy” remixes, but here are seven of the funniest we’ve seen.

Read More: Drake Allegedly Responds To Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” “Diss Beat”… But Not To Kendrick Lamar

7. The Merengue Beat Version

@eauxfamily

His face 😭

♬ El BBL (Tik Tok) – Sammy Andaluz

Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” beat has gone global, and if there needed to be proof of that, it came via the Merengue remix of the viral diss beat. After Metro gave the world a chance to jump into the beat, the Latinos responded with a truly remarkable version. Saraida and Jalen, known as “eauxfamily” on TikTok, helped popularize Sammy Andaluz’s Merengue version of the “BBL Drizzy” challenge. The clip showed Saraida dancing to the beat while Jalen sat and watched, laughing as he did. The couple’s baby daughter was also present in the video. The little tot sat on the wooden floor and watched her mom dancing. The Latino version of “BBL Drizzy” features lines like “El Drake BBL, El Drake BBL.” It also samples the “OV-HOE” chant from Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” So far, the video has 2.8 million views on TikTok, showing its popularity.

6. My Favorite Color’s “BBL Drizzy” Remix

Content creator My Favorite Color didn’t need a second invitation to jump on the “BBL Drizzy” beat. My Favorite Color, who seemingly has some issues with Drake, used the diss beat as an opportunity to respond to the 6 God’s “The Heart Part 6.” In his remix, My Favorite Color called Drake’s response weak and told him he was no longer welcome in Los Angeles. My Favorite Color also emphasized the allegations that pedophile allegations against Drake, sharing a screenshot of the rapper’s 2009 tweet that read, “If amazing was a young b**tch I’d be going to jail…cause I’m f****ing amazing.” Besides Drake, My Favorite Color also aimed at Lil Yachty in the three-minute long diss video.

Read More: Metro Boomin Adds $10k Reward To “BBL Drizzy” Contest

5. “BBL Drizzy” Stadium Rock Remix

@lucasss_i

Sorry Drake it was too good #drake #kendricklamar #metro #metroboomin #rap #rapbeef #euphoria #meetthegrahams

♬ original sound – Lucas

The “BBL Drizzy” diss beat is not exclusive to the hip-hop genre. Proof of this came when TikToker @lucasss_i used his exceptional skills with the guitar to deliver an incredible stadium rock version of “BBL Drizzy.” Sporting a white T-shirt and cream-colored cargo pants, the headset-wearing Lucas let his hands and guitar do the talking in his remix. His video has since garnered over 1.6 million views on TikTok and was reposted by Metro on X.

4. RXK Nephew’s “BBL Drizzy” Remix

Rochester, New York-based rapper RXK Nephew doesn’t believe Drake and Kendrick’s beef is legit. Also, he doesn’t believe the famous rappers have the street credibility they claim to do. However, RXK Nephew still jumped on the “BBL Drizzy” beat despite his reservations because of his fans. In his remix, he called out Kendrick for going against Drake. “How you gon’ beef with a n***a with a BBL? / Leave that n***a alone ’cause you ain’t doin’ no better,” he raps. Nephew received accolades from his fans for jumping on the beat and speaking his mind humorously about the Drake and Kendrick beef.

3. Depressed Cowboys Fan’s “BBL Drizzy” Remix

One of the “BBL Drizzy” remixes that caught Metro Boomin’s attention is from Depressed Cowboys Fan, with Twitter handle @traphouseSports. The content creator left everyone in stitches with his “BBL Drizzy” remix, prompting Metro Boomin to tag his entry as “the funniest one.” TraphouseSports’ video included disses at Drake, J. Cole, ASAP Rocky, Jerry Jones, Deshaun Watson, and Kendrick Lamar. The content creator had multiple hilarious bars in the remix. “Drake eyebrows ’bout strong as a b**ch/ If he get too surprised sh*t might cause a glitch,” he raps. He also spits, “J. Cole dress like a crackhead’s wishlist.” Shading Kendrick, TraphouseSports rapped, “They say [K] Dot has to jump before he sit down.” TraphouseSports’ entry generated multiple hilarious reactions with some fans going as far as tagging him the winner.

2. The TroyVone Remix

@troyvone

had to do it.. sorry drake fans😭 #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway #fypシ #4u #freestyle DM from @Warzu 💓👩‍🦰👼🐕‍🦺🛹🏄‍♀️

♬ original sound – TROYVONE💫

Another hilarious “BBL Drizzy” remix that is doing numbers on TikTok is Troyvone’s entry. Responding to a fan’s plea for him to make fire bars to “BBL Drizzy,” TikTok content creator Troyvone duly obliged and delivered an impressive and hilarious video. In his entry, Troyvone held onto a laptop that showed images emphasizing what he was rapping about. He also threw multiple slingshots at Drake. Some punchlines include, “Kendrick tied him up so bad Aubrey screaming ‘unhand me’/ Aubrey let’s play would you rather God’s Plan or Plan B?” So far, Troyvone’s video has racked up 5.5 million views with his fans pleased he heeded their request to join the trend.

1. The NemRaps Version

@nemraps

Drake visits his plastic surgeon #bbldrizzy #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway #drake #kendricklamar #fyp #funny #freestyle #openversechallenge @Metro Boomin

♬ drakes doctor raps bbl Drizzy – NemRaps

TikToker Nemraps’ “BBL Drizzy” remix is everything in one. NemRaps’ version is funny, has catchy flows, and tells a story, all in 49 seconds. The video shows NemRaps acting as Drake’s surgeon. He then raps to Drake about his family, surgical procedures, and ghostwriters. The clip ends with Drake responding to his surgeon via the “BBL Drizzy” refrain while NemRaps uses scissors to cut something off his patient. Metro Boomin also reposted Nemraps’ version, which has 12 million views on TikTok.

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Ghostface Killah On Kendrick Lamar Collab: “I Ain’t Take Him Lightly”

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Ghostface Killah is a legend in any time period. He’s dominated other artists for over three decades, and he’s gone head-to-head with the likes of Biggie and Nas. Ghost’s reputation is bulletproof (insert wallets joke here), which would probably intimidate any rapper who attempted to collaborate with him. Kendrick Lamar is the exception to the rule, apparently. Ghostface Killah talked about his 2022 song with Lamar, “Purple Hearts,” and how impressed he was with the latter’s work ethic. He was so impressed, in fact, that he upped his game.

Ghostface recounted the collab during a recent appearance on the Juan Epstein podcast. He was asked about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar (because everybody is these days), and he redirected the convo to “Purple Hearts.” The Wu-Tang rapper was “honored” to contribute to Lamar’s double album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. “He put his call in and it was like, ‘Yo, okay. This is one of them names,’” he recalled. “I ain’t take him lightly because his wordplay, his style, y’know what I mean? Now, I just gotta do what I feel.”

Read More: Ghostface Killah Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper

Ghostface Killah Recorded A Back-Up Verse For K. Dot

Ghostface knew that he couldn’t phone in a verse, however. He put down his bars for “Purple Hearts,” then decided to write and record a second verse just in case. He wanted to make sure Lamar was happy with the final product, so he gave him multiple options. “[These young guys] can really, really rhyme,” he explained. “That’s why when I did the record with Kendrick, it was like, ‘Okay… I sat with it and was like — I sent him two verses. I sent him a ‘just in case’ one. Like, ‘N**ga, if that don’t go, this one [will].’”

This isn’t the first time Ghostface Killah has praised the Compton rapper. During a 2022 interview with Billboard, Ghost gave Kendrick Lamar his flowers and singled him out as one of the best of his generation along with J. Cole. “For a lot these [fans] in the younger generation, [their favorite], it’s either Kendrick or J. Cole,” he noted. “I gave him his praises, and he boomeranged that sh*t back.” This was well before the Big Three battle, but it’s safe to assume Ghost’s high opinion of Lamar is even higher now. The rapper’s victory has even led to Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers re-entering the Billboard 200.

Read More: Ghostface Killah Continues To “Set The Tone” For What It Means To Be A Legend On New LP

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Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake’s Fans For Ruining Hip-Hop Battles

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Big Daddy Kane has bulletproof pedigree. He’s one of the most influential and impressive rappers of all time. His beef with MC Shan was legendary and he helped form the Juice Crew. Big Daddy Kane knows the genre better than most people walking the planet, so when he has an opinion, it carries weight. The rapper recently went on The Art of Dialogue to discuss the current state of hip-hop, and he made it very clear that he is not a fan of Drake’s fans.

Big Daddy Kane was asked if he’d been keeping up with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, and he said he lost interest. He didn’t lay the blame at the feet of either rapper, but their fanbases. In particular, he was put off by the way Drake’s fans fact-checked Lamar’s bars. “It’s not a competitive thing about who spit the better bars it’s a thing about fact checking to see if this person told the truth,” Kane noted. “If the line is dope and he dissed you, it’s dope man. It’s that simple. He bodied you with what he said.”

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Big Daddy Kane Was Initially On Drake’s Side

The veteran rapper noted the differences between when he battled versus the current state of rap battles. Firstly, he admitted to lying about his competitors, as he felt it was all fair game. “In my days of battling people I said stuff that wasn’t true,” he noted. Secondly, he clarified that he didn’t blame either rapper. “Enjoy the music for what it is,” he explained. “If that’s the way the younger generation looks at battles, good for them. It’s not about Kendrick or Drake. Their comments and their views, they make it unenjoyable for me.”

Kane thought both rappers delivered musically. He praised Drake’s “Family Matters” for “saying some sh*t” about Lamar. Then, the fact-checking and ghostwriting allegations soured him on it. “I’ll go back and listen to Bizzy Bee and Kool Moe Dee,” he quipped. “You can have this sh*t.”

The most interesting part about Kane’s stance on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar is that his favorite “Big Three” rapper stepped away from the battle. He told The Art of Dialogue that J. Cole is the best rapper of his generation. “I think he is,” Kane asserted. “Like he’s my personal favorite.”

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11 Times Rappers Apologized—J. Cole, Soulja Boy, Cam’ron & More

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Rappers are known for their bold and unapologetic personas, but even the toughest MCs have found themselves in situations where a public apology was necessary. From J. Cole to Soulja Boy, Cam’ron, and others, rappers’ apologies have taken various forms throughout the years. Rappers seeking forgiveness and admitting their mistakes, no matter why they did it, stand out in a culture that often glorifies swagger and defiance. At times, rappers apologize and put their tough exteriors aside, reminding us that vulnerability can coexist with bravado in hip-hop. 

J.Cole

J. Cole raised eyebrows by publicly addressing his diss aimed at Kendrick Lamar on the song “7 Minute Drill.” Though not explicitly saying “I’m sorry,” many fans view Cole’s speech at the 2024 Dreamville Festival as an apology to Lamar. During the festival, Cole expressed remorse for using his new album to retaliate against Lamar’s shots at the “Big 3” on “Like That” by Future and Metro Boomin.

After praising Lamar as “one of the greatest,” Cole called his own diss track the “lamest” and “goofiest” thing he’s ever done. He begged fans for forgiveness, admitting the past few days felt “terrible,” and invited Lamar to “take your best shot” in response, vowing to “take that s**t on the chin.” Cole’s unexpected humility led to the song’s removal from streaming services, highlighting the humbling power of rap apologies.

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Soulja Boy

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Soulja Boy is seen backstage during his SouljaWorld tour at Buckhead Theatre on September 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Soulja Boy found himself in hot water and forced to apologize after releasing the song “Let’s Be Real” in 2011 with lyrics that were deemed anti-patriotic towards the U.S. Army. The controversial lines “F–k the FBI and the army troops/B—h, fighting for what? Be your own man” sparked backlash, leading to reports that military stores would not carry his new record.

Soulja Boy expressed remorse in a blog post on Global Grind, stating, “When I expressed my frustration with the U.S. Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them.” He explained he was venting frustrations about the economy and constant wars of the post-9/11 era, questioning, “What if we had never gone to war?” Despite being no stranger to controversy, the rapper’s lyrics prompted an apology to the troops some felt he had disrespected.

Cam’ron

In April 2007, Cam’ron sparked outrage during a 60 Minutes interview with Anderson Cooper when he stated he wouldn’t snitch even if a serial killer lived next door, affirming the “Stop Snitchin’” mentality. Four days later, the rapper issued an apology, saying, “I in no way was intending to be malicious or harmful. I apologize deeply for this error in judgment.” Despite not excusing his remarks, Cam’ron explained that he was venting frustrations about criminal injustice in inner cities while acknowledging that his remarks might offend victims and those who risk their lives to protect them.

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21 Savage

An apology from the rapper 21 Savage arrived during the 2018 holidays for controversial song lyrics that struck some as lacking goodwill and understanding. The rapper faced backlash for “ASMR” from his album, i am > i was. The lyrics, “We been gettin’ that Jewish money, everything is Kosher,” led the rapper to issue an apology for what many considered bigoted and offensive toward the Jewish community. 21 Savage took to Twitter on Christmas Eve to express remorse for offending the Jewish community with lyrics that also drew criticism when quoted by NBA star Lebron James. Savage stated that this particular bar was intended as a compliment about financial wisdom, not an offense.

Lil Pump

In 2018, Lil Pump adopted a similar approach when addressing backlash to his song “Butterfly Doors,” in which he made derogatory remarks about the Asian community while mimicking stereotypical eye gestures. Facing mounting pressure from critics like Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina, the rapper posted an Instagram apology on Christmas day, stating he meant no harm and has Asian friends, pleading, “It’s all love.”

Doja Cat

In 2020, Doja Cat addressed past insensitive remarks on social media regarding rumors that she had used racist language in various white supremacist chat rooms. She stated, “I want to address what’s been happening on Twitter.” She acknowledged using public chat rooms since childhood but clarified, “I personally have never been involved in any racist conversations. I’m sorry to anyone I offended.”

Referring to surfaced clips of her in “racist misogynistic” chat rooms that led to #DojaIsOverParty trending, the rapper affirmed “I’m a Black woman. Half of my family is Black from South Africa and I’m very proud of where I come from.” She added, “I love you all and I’m sorry for upsetting or hurting any of you. That’s not my character and I’m determined to show that to everybody moving forward.”

Lil Mama

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, an unexpected and bizarre incident overshadowed the highly-anticipated performance of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ hit song “Empire State Of Mind.” As the iconic duo delivered the show-closing rendition, celebrating their New York roots, an uninvited guest joined them on stage. Lil Mama, a then-rising rapper known for her single “Lip Gloss,” unexpectedly crashed the performance, running up alongside the two superstars.

Jay-Z had swiftly signaled for Lil Mama to exit the stage. However, the young artist remained defiant. She struck a B-girl stance as the headliners concluded their powerful tribute to the Big Apple. The following day, Lil Mama attempted to explain her actions. She offered an apology in a statement to MTV. “I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys. I admire them and look up to them as role models,” she expressed. “‘Empire State of Mind’ had my emotions running high. In that moment, I came up onstage to celebrate my two icons singing about NY.”

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X addressed backlash over his religion-themed single “J Christ” in a video. He apologized for a TikTok where he consumed communion elements dressed as Jesus. This drew criticism from artists like Lecrae for perceived mockery of Christianity. Though saying “I’m not an evil demon trying to destroy someone’s values,” Nas admitted “I messed up severely,” and the controversy took a “psychological toll.”

He apologized for going “excessive” with the promotional visuals but he defended portraying Jesus, noting others have done the same. The eye-catching “J Christ” video depicts Biblical scenes. It hints at a continued exploration of LGBTQ and religious themes on Nas X’s upcoming album. This follows his debut Montero album, which sparked both praise and backlash.

Ye (Kanye West)

The outspoken and controversial rapper Ye has frequently found himself in situations where he’s had to apologize for his brash statements. Given his tendency for bold and provocative remarks, it’s almost inevitable that he would offend or upset various individuals and groups along the way. In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005, Ye made headlines when he bluntly declared on live television that “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people.”

This comment sparked significant backlash and controversy. In 2010, during an interview on the Today show, Kanye expressed regret for his charged remark, stating, “I would tell George Bush, in my moment of intense frustration, I did not have valid grounds to label him a racist. In highly emotional situations like that, we as human beings sometimes fail to choose our words wisely.”

During another incident, an inebriated Ye interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you and I’mma let you finish,” he remarked, “but Beyoncé had one of the greatest videos ever. Of all time!” Shortly after being escorted out, the rapper offered an all-caps apology to his blog.

“I’m sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift, her fans, and her mother,” Ye penned in his apology. “I spoke to her mom right after, and she said the same thing mine would’ve said. She is extremely talented!” Later, in 2016, Ye released “Famous,” rapping, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/ Why? I made that chick famous.” This ignited further drama between the two and Ye’s then-wife Kim Kardashian over whether Swift approved the line, rendering that initial apology from the rapper a distant memory.

The Game

In the wake of a tumultuous and public falling out that involved traded insults and diss tracks, Game’s association with G-Unit, Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records appeared irreparably damaged. However, in June 2009, he reached out and extended an apology to his former mentor, 50 Cent. During an interview with MTV, Game stated, “For 50, I’m just gonna apologize to him, just as a man. It has nothing to do with music, or beef, or nothing like that. It ain’t about being the bigger man. He can take it and say, Game is apologizing, Game’s a sucka, he’s apologizing. I’m apologizing for me to him, to [Dr.] Dre, to Jimmy Iovine, to Eminem, to all the fans.”

Kid Cudi

In a heated incident during a December 2009 performance at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, rapper Kid Cudi reacted impulsively after an object thrown from the audience struck him. Amidst the chaos, Cudi leaped off the stage and lashed out. He punched an unsuspecting concertgoer, Michael Sharpe, in the face, despite Sharpe’s lack of involvement in the initial provocation.

Months later, in February 2010, Sharpe spoke to TMZ, revealing that Kid Cudi had reached out to extend an apology and offer a conciliatory gesture – an all-expenses-paid weekend trip to New York City. The olive branch didn’t end there. In June of that year, during Kid Cudi’s set at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington state, he brought Sharpe on stage and acknowledged the unfortunate Vancouver incident to the crowd. Cudi stated, “Remember that kid I punched in Vancouver? This is him. I’ve brought him here to hang out. It’s all good now; he’s forgiven me.”

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Benny the Butcher Says He Text J. Cole the Demon Emoji After Hearing “Like That”

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Benny the Butcher revealed how he attempted to gas up J. Cole when he first heard “Like That.”

Speaking with Wild 94.1 FM in Tampa, Butcher says he was excited for the possibility of a Cole reply.

“I’m not gonna lie, when I frist heard that K. Dot shit, I texted bruh the demon emoji,” Benny revealed. “I said, ‘Bruh, lace up.”

Benny also revealed that he understood Cole’s position on the apology as well. You can hear it all from The Butcher below.

J. Cole infamously bowed out of beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The forfeit came after dropping the “7 Minute Drill” diss record, and many fans asked why. We may now have a reason.

According to AllHipHop, ScHoolboy Q, seemingly a friend to Cole and a well-known associate of Lamar, reportedly slid a word of advice during the Dreamville Festival.

AllHipHop notes: “Allegedly, ScHoolboy Q had a conversation with J. Cole at the Dreamville Festival. Our writer confirmed that ScHoolboy Q was at the festival and that they did have a conversation. She couldn’t corroborate what they talked about, but sources are telling me that they gave him a warning.”

You can read more details here.

Following up on his statement from the Dreamville Festival, J. Cole has deleted “7 Minute Drill” from the Might Delete Later project.

While the song is gone now, it’s worth noting that “7 Minute Drill” completed a whole week of tracking so it could be included in Billboard stats before being removed. The track’s removal came five days after he said he would erase it.

Live on stage at his Dreamville Festival, a spot where a rapper currently embroiled in beef would get a Summer Jam moment off, Cole dubbed the diss “the lamest shit I did in my fuckin’ life.”

Speaking to the capacity crowd, Cole called Lamar “one of the greatest motherfuckers to ever touch a microphone,” while revealing the diss doesn’t sit right with his spirit.

It went a bit further; Cole said he was moving incorrectly and, “I got my chin out. Take your best shot. I’ma take that shit on the chin,” welcoming any diss that was coming his way.

Additionally, Cole instructed his manager to delete the song from streaming services.

You can hear it all from J. Cole below.

On “7 Minute Drill” he rapped:

“Your first shit was classic, your last shit was tragic
Your second shit put n-ggas to sleep, but they gassed it
Your third shit was massive and that was your prime
I was trailin’ right behind and I just now hit mine.”

Cole also evoked some of JAY-Z’s bars to Nas, rapping,”

“I’m hesitant, I love my brother, but I’m not gonna lie
I’m powered up for real, that shit would feel like swattin’ a fly
Four albums in twelve years, nigga, I can divide
Shit, if this is what you want, I’m indulgin’ in violence“

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Black Thought Explains Why His J Cole Collab Album Never Happened

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Black Thought is as respected as a rapper can get. The frontman of The Roots is regularly cited as one of the dynamic lyricists of all time, so anybody who plans to keep up with him better be nice. J Cole thought he was up to the challenge. Black Thought recently appeared on This Week In White Supremacy Podcast (bold name, we know) to reveal that Cole approached him about doing a collab album. The rapper admits he considered the idea. Ultimately, though, the collab album never came together.

Black Thought was asked about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle that’s taken the music world by storm. What rapper hasn’t been, right? The host pointed out that nobody has ever dared beef with Black Thought, and the rapper confirmed this theory. He was then asked about J. Cole’s decision to apologize to K. Dot following the release of his diss. He didn’t pick team Drake or Lamar, but he commended Cole for his actions. He described the apology as “beautiful,” and felt like it showed “humility and nobility” on J. Cole’s part. “When the plane’s going down,” he asserted. “You gotta situation your own oxygen mask first.”

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Black Thought Thinks He “Scared” J. Cole Off

Black Thought’s high opinion on Cole led to him dropping a bombshell about their previous encounter. He told the host that the Dreamville rapper approached him for a full-length project a few years back. Thought was into the idea. “He and I had talked about doing music together,” The Roots rapper noted. “Beginning of 2018, he hit me like, ‘Yo, let’s do an album.’ I told him to send me some music. It was like let me see what you’re thinking.” Black Thought ultimately felt like Cole wanted to make something that was identical to what he was already doing with The Roots.

“He sent me a batch of beats and they all just felt so close to something Roots-centric,” Thought noted. “At the time, I was trying to sort of step outside of what I’d done in The Roots and I just didn’t feel like we were lining up.” Thought theorizes that he scared Cole off when he messaged him back and asked for a different batch of instrumentals. “I think I scared him off,” he explained. “Maybe like some of the trigger words I was using, ‘I want something hard.’” Thought and J. Cole have yet to officially collaborate, but hopefully they get lined up at some point in the future.

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