J. Cole's Diddy Altercation: Timing & Backlash

0:00On March 26th, Jay Cole recently opened up about a physical altercation with Ditty at an MTV video music awards after party. He said it happened because Ditty allegedly tried to pour a drink on Kendrick Lamar, leading Cole to step in and defend him. This story came out during Cole's appearance on the podcast, Talk With Flea, where he reflected on the unexpected clash with the bad boy records, founder. Fans and listeners have mixed feelings about Cole sharing this now. Many are criticizing him online for bringing up the incident amid Ditty's serious legal troubles, including abuse allegations. Some point to the widely seen video of Ditty and Cassie, accusing Cole of downplaying and abusers actions by focusing on this old beef. The backlash continues to grow on social media, with people questioning Cole's timing and judgment as his public image takes some hits.