Earlier Dreamville owner J. Cole was caught in the crossfire between the long-standing feud between K.Dot and Drizzy Drake.
Author: Piyush Ijare
During his performance at the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, J. Cole expressed remorse over his recent diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, titled “7 Minute Drill.” The rapper opened up about his feelings of regret during his set, acknowledging that his actions were a “misstep.”
Cole, while proud of his recent EP release titled “Might Delete Later,” admitted that one aspect of the project—specifically, his diss towards Kendrick—left him feeling ashamed. He confessed to the audience that he felt it was “the lamest shit I ever did in my fucking life.”
The rapper explained that he felt conflicted when he released the diss track, particularly because of the overwhelming response it received from fans and peers alike. He described feeling tested and pressured to engage in a feud, despite his personal feelings towards Kendrick and their shared history in the music industry.
In a candid moment, Cole directly addressed Kendrick by name, labeling his own actions as “lame” and expressing a desire to reconcile any ill feelings between them. He emphasized his respect and admiration for Kendrick, acknowledging their mutual pursuit of greatness in the rap game.
“Y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct. As do I. So I just wanna come up here and publicly be like, ‘Bruh, that was the lamest, goofiest shit.’ And I say all that to say, it made me feel like ten years ago when I was moving incorrectly. And I pray that God will line me back up on my purpose and my path. I pray that my n*** didn’t feel no way, and if he did, my n***, I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I’ma take that shit on the chin, boy, do what you do. All good. It’s love. And I pray that y’all are like, forgive a n***a for the misstep, and I can get back to my true path, ’cause I ain’t gonna lie to y’all, the past two days felt terrible.”
Cole concluded his reflection by playing his song “Love Yourz” and raising a metaphorical white flag in his ongoing exchange with Kendrick. He expressed hope for forgiveness and a return to his true purpose as an artist.
The tension between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar has been brewing for some time, with subtle jabs exchanged between them in various tracks. Kendrick’s recent song “Like That” seemed to escalate the conflict, prompting Cole’s response with “7 Minute Drill.”
Despite the heated exchanges, Cole’s public admission of regret signals a potential ceasefire in the ongoing rap rivalry. As fans await further developments, it’s clear that both artists are navigating the complexities of fame, competition, and personal integrity in the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop.
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