50 Cent, Meek Mill And More Are Reacting To J. Cole’s Apology
50 Cent, Meek Mill, and more are reacting to J. Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar. Cole took the stage for his closing set at his Dreamville Festival on Sunday (April 7) and apologized for dissing Kendrick on
J. Cole Apologizes To Kendrick Lamar
“I’m so proud of [Might Delete Later], except for one part. It’s one part of that s— that makes me feel like, man that’s the lamest s— I did in my f—–’ life, right? And I know this is not what a lot of people want to hear,” he said to the crowd Sunday night (April 7).
“I was conflicted because: one, I know my heart, and I know how I feel about my peers. These two n—– that I just been blessed to even stand beside in this game, let alone chase they greatness. So I felt conflicted ’cause I’m like, bruh, I don’t even feel no way. But the world wanna see blood. I don’t know if y’all can feel that, but the world wanna see blood.”
Cole went on to uplift Kendrick and his success throughout his rap career: “That s— disrupts my f—— peace. So what I want to say right here tonight is in the midst of me doing that, trying to find a little angle and downplay this n—– f—— catalog and his greatness, I want to say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest motherf—— to ever touch a f—— microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”
“I just want to come up here and publicly be like, bruh, that was the lamest, goofiest s—,” he added. “I say all that to say it made me feel like ten years ago when I was moving incorrectly. And I pray that God will line me back up on my purpose and on my path. I pray that my n—- really didn’t feel no way and if he did, my n—-, I got my chin out. Take your best shot. I’ma take that shit on the chin, boy. Do what you do.
He concluded by asking his fans for forgiveness: “All good. It’s love. And I pray that y’all forgive a n—- for the misstep and I can get back to my true path. Because I ain’t gonna lie to y’all, the past two days felt terrible. It let me know how good I’ve been sleeping for the past ten years.”
In addition to the apology, Cole says he is also removing the song from streaming services. As of this writing, it has not been removed.
Rappers React To J. Cole’s Apology
50 Cent and Meek Mill were among some of the rappers that spoke out about Cole’s apology to Kendrick.
50, who had a set on the first day of the Dreamville Festival, was shocked that he missed the viral moment on the last day of the festival.
“WTF how I miss this, @realcoleworld call my phone [telephone emoji] right now! @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi,” 50 wrote on Instagram attaching the video to J. Cole’s apology.
Meek Mill also put his two cents into the topic I rather Cole and Kendrick do the historic album throw shots on the same album and eat off it … it’s only words! They smart it won’t be violent … why everybody pushing beef but when you on that they say you crazy “ the burning house” https://t.co/bNWmdjvf8C
Other musicians also came in, including R&B artist Ari Lennox, who is signed to Cole’s Dreamville. “You are so real. I appreciate the human you are,” she began. “I admire your self awareness and your self reflection. I admire all of the work you do to put in your evolution. Always evolving and inspiring me and the world. I deeply admire your growth and authenticity. Your heart is so big. Your soul is pure. You made history tonight. I love you brother [red heart emoji]. ”
As for Kendrick’s side, Punch, who is the president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) where the To Pimp A Butterfly creator was first signed, has also responded to Cole’s apology.
“Cole is a very genuine guy. I respect it,” Punch wrote on X. “We often give in to external pressures and outside influences and act out of our own character. It’s rare to have enough heart to make the correction. It didn’t align with HIM so he fixed it in the same manner he engaged. Salute.”
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