{"id":560384,"date":"2026-03-24T04:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560384\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T04:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:32:12","slug":"j-cole-disgusted-by-drake-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560384\/","title":{"rendered":"J. Cole ‘Disgusted’ by Drake Backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tJ. Cole<\/a> is speaking candidly about the fallout from\u00a0the explosive feud<\/a>\u00a0between\u00a0Drake<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kendrick Lamar<\/a>, calling out what he views as opportunistic criticism disguised as commentary.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a recently surfaced clip from his sit down with Cam\u2019ron on an upcoming episode of Cam\u2019ron\u2019s\u00a0Talk With Flee\u00a0podcast, the North Carolina lyricist reflected on how quickly the culture became divided once the battle intensified.<\/p>\n

\n\tAccording to Cole, the spat between Drake and Kendrick Lamar caused lines to be drawn amid what many dubbed a brewing Hip-Hop Civil War.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cRight away, the world, it became like politics,\u201d Cole said during the conversation, which is scheduled for release on Tuesday (March 24). \u201cYou\u2019re either Democrat or Republican, you\u2019re either Kendrick or you\u2019re Drake, and you\u2019ve got to pick a side. And I felt like the ni\u2013a that was disgusted both ways, damn near.\u201d<\/p>\n

J. Cole states there was a campaign against Drake while simultaneously praising Kendrick Lamar who falsely labeled Drake a pedophile and signed an exclusive contract with Interscope Records, 3 days before releasing \u201cEuphoria\u201d.pic.twitter.com\/KkEL168Ebo<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\tHe continued, sharply criticizing what he perceives as a coordinated effort to diminish Drake\u2019s legacy. \u201cIt\u2019s disgusting how people tried to use that opportunity to either show how they really felt about Drake the whole time or just pile on and tear this dude down and create a narrative as if he\u2019s not great. It was a whole campaign and probably still is \u2019til this day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAt the same time, Cole acknowledged the undeniable momentum Kendrick Lamar gained in the aftermath. From the success of\u00a0GNX\u00a0to high-profile moments like\u00a0The L.A. Pop Out: Ken & Friends<\/a>\u00a0and a headline-grabbing Super Bowl halftime show<\/a>, Lamar\u2019s cultural dominance was evident, further cemented by multiple Grammy Awards wins.<\/p>\n

\n\tCole admitted feeling torn given his personal ties to both artists. \u201cBut I also hate that for Drake and I hate how the world turns on him.\u201d Still, he\u2019s rooting for Drake to respond in a big way this year, as he\u2019s set to release his long-awaited\u00a0Iceman, which Cole \u201chopes goes crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Drake\u2013Kendrick Lamar battle stands as one of hip-hop\u2019s most defining modern rivalries, marked by blistering diss tracks, deeply personal barbs, and a shift in public perception that favored Lamar. The fallout saw Drake face heightened scrutiny, while Kendrick\u2019s stature reached new heights.<\/p>\n

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\n\tCaught in the middle, J. Cole initially contributed to the tension with his appearance on Drake\u2019s\u00a0\u201cFirst Person Shooter\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and had a brief foray into the conflict via a diss track of his own \u2014 one\u00a0he later walked back<\/a>, choosing instead to step away from the hostility and advocate for perspective amid the chaos.<\/p>\n

\n\tThis story was originally published on VIBE.<\/p>\n