J. Cole Criticises Public Spin in Drake-Kendrick Feud

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 24th March 2026, 9:53 AM

J. Cole Criticises Public Spin in Drake-Kendrick Feud

Two years on, the historic rap clash that briefly shook the so-called “Big Three” of Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole continues to capture headlines. Now, Cole has opened up candidly about the aftermath, the media narratives, and his relationships with his fellow artists.

Cole appeared on Talk With Flee, hosted by Cam’ron, where he addressed lingering tensions, the lawsuit Cam’ron filed against him in October, and the way public perception shaped the feud.

Reflecting on the public reaction to the Drake-Kendrick conflict, Cole said: “Right away, the world became like politics. You either Democrat or Republican, you either Kendrick or you Drake, and you have to pick a side. And I felt like the n–– that was disgusted both ways, damn near. To me, it’s like disgusting how people try to use that opportunity to either show how they really felt about Drake the whole time or just pile on and tear this dude down and create a narrative as if he’s not great.”

When asked about his current relationship with Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Cole remained diplomatic but honest: “I’m in the same place. I genuinely love these n––, but I’m not going to act like we’ve been communicating and talking. I’ve had conversations with them post-everything, but it’s not like it’s a lot. That’s me not knowing where they’re at. Me maybe assuming, ’cause I done heard x-y-and-z, but it has nothing to do with how I actually feel. I genuinely love these n––. I be wanting to shoot off a text… Even saying that on a mic is kind of lame to me, but it is my truth.”

The discussion also touched on Cam’ron’s pending lawsuit. Cole revealed his initial reaction: “I was like hurt, almost disappointed. Like, ‘Nah, Cam, not you.’”

Below is a summary of the key points from J. Cole’s interview:

Topic	Cole’s Statement	Interpretation
Public reaction to feud	“The world became like politics… disgusting how people pile on.”	Cole condemns polarising narratives and online hostility.
Relationship with Drake & Kendrick	“I genuinely love these n––… not a lot of communication.”	Affection remains, but contact is limited.
Cam’ron lawsuit	“I was like hurt, almost disappointed… ‘Nah, Cam, not you.’”	Shows personal disappointment despite professional respect.
Communication approach	Hesitant to speak publicly but truthful	Values authenticity over performative statements.

The full interview is scheduled to air on Revolt at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, 24 March, and will be uploaded on YouTube the following day, Wednesday, 25 March, at 5 p.m. ET.

Cole’s reflections reveal a veteran artist navigating the pressures of fame, fan expectations, and industry politics while maintaining respect and love for his peers—a candid insight into life behind the headlines of one of rap’s most talked-about rivalries.