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50 Cent Says J. Cole Lost Most by Leaving Drake-Lamar Feud
50 Cent says J. Cole lost the most by stepping away from the 2024 feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
Cole released a diss track aimed at Lamar, then apologized and withdrew from the battle at Dreamville Fest, removing the track from streaming services.
50 Cent said competition is part of hip-hop culture and that opting out cost Cole, while also praising his confidence and unconventional image.
The feud continued between Drake and Lamar, and 50 Cent said Drake lost the battle but little else.
He argued that Drake remains difficult to replace because he makes both R&B and rap music.
The comments came on The Crew Has It podcast, where 50 Cent also said Drake’s albums were performing well.
50 Cent said J. Cole “paid the most” by opting out of the 2024 battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Speaking on The Crew Has It podcast, 50 said competing is part of hip-hop culture.
Cole released “7 Minute Drill” aimed at Lamar in April 2024, then apologized to him onstage and withdrew from the feud.
50 praised Cole’s confidence and non-traditional approach to hip-hop, while saying the battle did not harm Drake’s career.
- Who
- 50 Cent commented on J. Cole’s role in the battle involving Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
- What
- He said Cole lost the most by opting out of the feud.
- When
- 50 made the comments on Oct. 13; the battle took place in 2024.
- Where
- On The Crew Has It podcast.
- Why
- 50 said competing is part of hip-hop culture and that opting out was a mistake.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
J. Cole released “7 Minute Drill,” a song aimed at Kendrick Lamar.
Cole apologized to Lamar onstage at Dreamville Fest and removed “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services.
50 Cent discussed Cole’s decision to opt out of the feud on The Crew Has It podcast.
- Podcast
- The Crew Has It
- Commentator
- 50 Cent
- Artists in the battle
- Kendrick Lamar and Drake
- Cole’s diss track
- 7 Minute Drill
- Track release
- April 2024
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What people are saying
I think it’s a part of hip-hop culture to compete
The mistake is when you opt out of the competition. I think J. Cole paid the most.
I don’t think it was bad for hip-hop