J. Cole recently apologized amidst the ongoing beef involving himself, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, who are now being referred to as the 'Big 3' in hip-hop. The feud escalated when Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and Cole on the track 'Like That' from Future and Metro Boomin's album 'We Don't Trust You.' In response, Cole released the song '7 Minute Drill' from his EP 'Might Delete Later,' where he appeared to mock Lamar's recent album and popularity.
However, during a performance at the Dreamville Festival, Cole surprised many by publicly apologizing to Lamar for his actions. This move came as a shock to fans and industry insiders who expected the beef to continue. Cole expressed regret for his behavior and stated that the past few days had been challenging for him.
The feud between Lamar and Drake dates back to 2013 when Lamar claimed he was better than rising rap stars, including Drake and Cole, on Big Sean's song 'Control.' Drake seemingly responded on his track 'The Language,' and since then, there have been subtle jabs exchanged between the two artists.
Drake and Lamar have taken different artistic paths, with Lamar earning critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, while Drake has achieved commercial success with numerous chart-topping hits. Their feud has continued over the years, with Lamar's recent diss track aimed at Drake.
Cole, who is friends with Lamar, also referenced him in his song with Drake, where they proclaim themselves as the 'Big 3' of hip-hop. However, the tension between the artists has led to public apologies and reflections on their actions.
The hip-hop community eagerly awaits to see how this feud unfolds and whether the 'Big 3' can reconcile their differences in the future.
