J. Cole has responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss in the song 'Like That' by Future and Metro Boomin. Lamar's verse on the track took shots at Cole and Drake, questioning their status in the industry. While Drake addressed Lamar's insult during his tour, Cole took a more direct approach by releasing a new album titled 'Might Delete Later,' catching fans off guard.
Earlier, both Cole and Drake mentioned Lamar in their song 'First Person Shooter,' linking their success to his. Lamar's response in 'Like That' was clear: «Motherf*** the big three, n***a, it's just big me.»
Cole didn't hold back in his album, directly addressing Lamar's diss. He hinted that Lamar's move was a bid for attention, stating, «I got a phone call, they say that somebody dissing / You want some attention, it come with extensions.»
The Dreamville CEO didn't stop there; he critiqued Lamar's recent albums, calling them «tragic» and «slumbering.» He also joked about Lamar's lack of output compared to his own prolific releases.
Cole labelled his album a «warning shot,» suggesting that if Lamar wants to escalate things further, the gloves could come off entirely. He also mentioned their usually amicable relationship, indicating a reluctance to engage in a full-blown feud.
'Might Delete Later' features twelve tracks with guest appearances from notable artists like Cam'ron, Ari Lennox, Bas, Central Cee, and Gucci Mane. This surprise