J. Cole has dropped a bombshell with the surprise release of a new album, accompanied by a track that many believe is his direct response to Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss toward Cole and Drake.
In an Instagram announcement on Friday (April 5), J. Cole revealed the availability of his latest project, “Might Delete Later,” featuring 12 tracks. However, it’s the song “7 Minute Drill” that has ignited a frenzy on social media, with fans speculating that Cole is firing back at Kendrick Lamar’s scathing remarks on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” from the “We Don’t Trust You” album.
While J. Cole refrains from mentioning names directly, listeners have connected the dots and interpreted his lyrics as a clap back at K-Dot. Lines like “Your first st was classic, your last st was tragic” and “Your third s**t was massive and that was your prime, I was trailing right behind and I just now hit mine” seem to reference Kendrick’s discography and his perceived decline in recent years.
Further into the track, Cole drops more hints of a diss response, rapping about receiving a phone call about someone dissing him and addressing the need for attention with lyrical prowess.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting a reaction from both J. Cole and Drake following Kendrick Lamar’s bold verse, where he not only disses Cole and Drake but also asserts his dominance in the rap game. With the stakes high and tensions mounting, J. Cole’s unexpected release of “Might Delete Later” and its fiery track “7 Minute Drill” have set the stage for an intense lyrical showdown in the hip-hop world.
As the rap community holds its breath for Drake’s response, J. Cole has delivered a full and unexpected package, showcasing his prowess and resilience in the face of adversity. With “Might Delete Later,” Cole proves once again why he’s regarded as one of the genre’s most formidable talents, ready to go toe-to-toe with anyone who dares to challenge him.