Drake has seemingly mocked J. Cole over an alleged JAY-Z slight from years back.
The incident came to light through posts on what appears to be Drake’s burner Instagram account, uncovered recently due to a massive content dump.
The relationship between the two rappers has seen better days, influenced by various feuds and controversial actions.
The Instagram Revelation
Drake’s supposed burner Instagram account, @plottttwistttttt, revealed much about his thoughts on J. Cole. The account came to attention after Drake shared a significant amount of content, including unreleased music and personal footage.
Among the numerous posts was a screenshot of a viral tweet from 2019 that highlighted a moment where J. Cole’s phone was stolen by a fan, who then tried to call JAY-Z using Cole’s phone without success. The fan then used their own phone to call, and JAY-Z answered. This awkward interaction did not go unnoticed by Drake.
The Dreamville Festival Incident
Tensions between Drake and J. Cole worsened after the Dreamville Festival in April. Cole’s performance, particularly his track “7 Minute Drill,” included an apology to Kendrick Lamar, igniting a chain of reactions.
This move was seen by many as a betrayal to Drake, who has been embroiled in a prolonged feud with Kendrick. J. Cole’s apology was unexpected and controversial, given the competitive nature of their relationships.
Further Complications with Future and Metro Boomin
Adding fuel to the fire, J. Cole featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s album “We Still Don’t Trust You,” which contained various disses aimed at Drake.
This collaboration was surprising, as previous albums from Future and Metro had taken shots at Drake, complicating Cole’s relationship with him even more.
To make things even more complex, A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd also contributed to the disses against Drake in the same album.
Such moves made it clear that alliances were being questioned and relationships tested within the rap community.
Drake’s Musical Response
Drake did not stay silent on the matter. He addressed Cole’s actions in his diss tracks “Push Ups” and “Family Matters,” which contained notably sharp lines about Cole’s conduct.
In “Push Ups,” Drake rapped, “I don’t care what Cole think, that Dot shit was weak,” clearly expressing his disdain for Cole’s apology to Kendrick.
On “Family Matters,” he added, “Cole losin’ sleep on this, it ain’t me,” highlighting the stress Cole’s actions were causing within their dynamic.
Kendrick’s Reaction
Although Kendrick Lamar has mostly stayed out of the public aspects of this feud, he did mention Cole in his track “Not Like Us.”
In the song, Kendrick accused Drake of wronging Cole, with lines like, “Did Cole foul, I don’t know why you still pretendin’.”
This line suggests that Kendrick was aware of the underlying tensions and chose to acknowledge them in his music.
The Mal Podcast Insight
Podcaster Mal added more context to the situation through revelations on the New Rory & Mal podcast.
He recounted a conversation with Drake, where Drake expressed uncertainty about attending Dream Fest due to the tensions with J. Cole.
Drake’s hesitation was evident when he questioned whether they would have to change their performance to keep dissing Kendrick if they collaborated on stage.
What This Means for Drake and J. Cole’s Relationship
The public nature of these exchanges signals a significant strain in Drake and J. Cole’s relationship.
Once close collaborators, the two now find themselves entangled in a web of beefs and competitive tensions.
It remains uncertain whether they will resolve their differences or continue down this adversarial path.
The unfolding drama between Drake and J. Cole over an alleged slight involving JAY-Z adds another layer to their complicated relationship.
As fans continue to watch, the future of their collaboration and friendship seems to hang in the balance, influenced by past grievances and ongoing feuds.
