Title: J. Cole Reflects on Regrettable Kendrick Lamar Diss During Dreamville Festival Performance
J. Cole, during his headline performance at Dreamville Festival in North Carolina on Sunday, expressed remorse for releasing his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “7 Minute Drill,” which featured on his surprise project “Might Delete Later.”
Addressing the crowd, Cole admitted feeling conflicted and pressured to respond to Lamar’s verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” where Lamar took aim at Cole and Drake. He acknowledged the negativity surrounding the diss and confessed it disrupted his peace, describing it as a spiritual discomfort.
Despite feeling regret, Cole publicly praised Kendrick Lamar as one of the greatest artists in the game, emphasizing his admiration for Lamar’s talent and catalog. He extended an olive branch, expressing readiness to face any repercussions and hoping for forgiveness.
The genesis of the beef between Lamar, Cole, and Drake traces back to lyrics exchanged on previous tracks, notably “First Person Shooter” and “Like That.” While Cole expressed remorse, Drake has subtly addressed the situation during his live performances.
Overall, Cole’s candid reflection on his misstep underscores his commitment to personal growth and reconciliation within the hip-hop community.
