A new clip from the Talk With Flee podcast shows J. Cole opening up to Cam’ron about the fallout from the explosive 2024 rap feud involving Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The moment offers rare insight into how Cole views the rivalry that shook hip-hop during the “Big 3” debate.
The feud erupted after Kendrick Lamar challenged the idea that he, Cole, and Drake stood as rap’s equal “Big 3.” His declaration triggered a wave of diss records and commentary across the industry. Cole briefly stepped into the battle on his project, Might Delete Later, delivering lines aimed at Lamar.
However, Cole quickly reversed course. During the 2024 Dreamville Festival, the North Carolina rapper shocked fans by publicly apologizing for the diss. Onstage, he admitted the record did not sit right with him and said he regretted releasing it.
Now, speaking on Cam’ron’s podcast, Cole explained that the situation felt deeper than rap competition. According to Cole, the artists involved share real relationships beyond the music.
J Cole Reveals Talks With Kendrick Lamar & Drake After 2024 Feud & Apology
“I genuinely love these n****s,” Cole said while discussing Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
Cole also revealed that the public nature of the feud sometimes clashes with how he feels privately. Despite the headlines and lyrical shots traded across the culture, he said he often feels the urge to reach out directly.
“I be wanting to shoot off a text, I ain’t gon’ lie,” Cole admitted during the conversation.
At the same time, he acknowledged that expressing that kind of emotion can feel uncomfortable in rap’s competitive environment.
“Even saying that on the mic is kinda lame to me,” Cole said. “But it is my truth.”
The comments reveal Cole’s complex role in the feud. While the culture views it as a competition for hip-hop’s top spot, Cole prioritizes personal respect, suggesting that the relationships among rap’s biggest stars are intricate and human.
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