{"id":5754,"date":"2026-03-23T16:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/j-cole-reveals-hes-talk-to-drake-kendrick-lamar-on-camrons-podcast\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:10:09","slug":"j-cole-reveals-hes-talk-to-drake-kendrick-lamar-on-camrons-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/j-cole-reveals-hes-talk-to-drake-kendrick-lamar-on-camrons-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"J. Cole Reveals He\u2019s Talk To Drake &amp; Kendrick Lamar On Cam\u2019Ron\u2019s Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>A new clip from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hot97.com\/news\/j-cole-camron-address-the-might-delete-later-lawsuit\/\">Talk With Flee podcast<\/a> shows J. Cole opening up to Cam\u2019ron 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 \u201cBig 3\u201d debate.<\/p>\n<p>The feud erupted after Kendrick Lamar challenged the idea that he, Cole, and Drake stood as rap\u2019s equal \u201cBig 3.\u201d His declaration triggered a wave of diss records and commentary across the industry. Cole briefly stepped into the battle on his project, <em>Might Delete Later<\/em>, delivering lines aimed at Lamar.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">J. Cole says he&#8217;s had conversations with Drake and Kendrick Lamar after the beef, but communication has been low:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I genuinely love these n****s. I be wanting to shoot off a text, I ain&#8217;t gon&#8217; lie. Even saying that on the mic is kinda lame to me, but it is my truth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>(via Talk\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MMZX5Ilvzr\">pic.twitter.com\/MMZX5Ilvzr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kurrco (@Kurrco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kurrco\/status\/2036076698563702879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>However, Cole quickly reversed course. During the 2024 Dreamville Festival, the North Carolina rapper shocked fans by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hot97.com\/news\/j-cole-apologizes-to-kendrick-lamar-over-7-minute-drill-at-dreamville-fest\/\">publicly apologizing for the diss<\/a>. Onstage, he admitted the record did not sit right with him and said he regretted releasing it.<\/p>\n<p>Now, speaking on Cam\u2019ron\u2019s podcast, Cole explained that the situation felt deeper than rap competition. According to Cole, the artists involved share real relationships beyond the music.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-j-cole-reveals-talks-with-kendrick-lamar-amp-drake-after-2024-feud-amp-apology\">J Cole Reveals Talks With Kendrick Lamar &#038; Drake After 2024 Feud &#038; Apology<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI genuinely love these n****s,\u201d Cole said while discussing Drake and Kendrick Lamar.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI be wanting to shoot off a text, I ain\u2019t gon\u2019 lie,\u201d Cole admitted during the conversation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mornings With Mero | HOT 97 Livestream 3-23-26\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_rDzkphmdB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>At the same time, he acknowledged that expressing that kind of emotion can feel uncomfortable in rap\u2019s competitive environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven saying that on the mic is kinda lame to me,\u201d Cole said. \u201cBut it is my truth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The comments reveal Cole\u2019s complex role in the feud. While the culture views it as a competition for hip-hop\u2019s top spot, Cole prioritizes personal respect, suggesting that the relationships among rap\u2019s biggest stars are intricate and human.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new clip from the Talk With Flee podcast shows J. 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