J. Cole Debunks Kendrick Lamar Beef Rumors

0:00On March 27, Jay Cole has shut down years of rumors about the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef. Fans long speculated that C. Schoolboy Q, one of Kendrick's close TDE crew members, warned Cole to back out after Cole's diss track. Cole says, none of that happened. On his recent 7pm and Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony, Cole called the story a total lie. He gave props to C. Schoolboy Q and said to ask him yourself if you doubt it. The rumors tied into Cole's quick apology to Kendrick at the 2024 Dreamville Fest. That move surprised many and ended his short involvement in the massive rap clash. Cole opened up more on camera on show about why he dissed lightly on his My Delete Later track. He aimed for something survivable, but regretted it fast when it split fans into camps. These reflections come during Cole's big press push, clearing up half-truths from the internet. It shows how he picked peace amid the drama.