J. Cole has opened up about why he decided to retract his diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, explaining that he recognized the potential for unnecessary conflict. After Kendrick’s jabs in Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That,” J. Cole initially responded in “7 Minute Drill,” stating, “he fell off like the Simpsons.”
However, during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival, he took a moment to apologize to Lamar, revealing that his new single, “Port Antonio,” reflects on the pressures to create drama for profit. He expressed concerns about the impact of engaging in conflict, stating, “I pulled the plug because I saw where that was about to go; they wanted blood, they wanted clicks to make their pockets grow. I wouldn’t have lost the battle, dog, I would’ve lost a bro.”
In other news, a touching story emerged of a young woman who celebrated her university signing-out ceremony with her partner, who was bedridden due to illness. Determined not to let his absence dampen her joy, she visited him in the hospital after completing her final exams. With a smile, she recreated the signing-out ritual by his bedside, showcasing their unwavering support for each other through challenging times.
