J. Cole drops ‘7 Minute Drill’ diss track targeting Kendrick Lamar during ongoing feud with Drake

In a surprising turn of events, rapper J. Cole released a diss track titled “7 Minute Drill” on his newly released mixtape “Might Delete Later,” seemingly taking shots at fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. This came shortly after Lamar appeared to diss both J. Cole and Drake on his verse on the song “Like That,” which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In his diss track, J. Cole accuses Lamar of seeking attention and criticizes his latest album as “tragic,” among other insults directed at his music.

The beef between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar stems from Lamar’s verse on “Like That,” where he appeared to diss Drake by accusing him of “sneak dissing” and calling out specific lyrics from Drake’s song “First Person Shooter.” This diss came after J. Cole referred to himself, Drake, and Lamar as the “big three” of rap on their collaboration track “First Person Shooter.” Lamar, however, rejected this idea on “Like That,” stating that there is no “big three,” only “big me.” The ongoing beef between the two rappers has been a topic of interest among fans for years.

The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar dates back to at least 2013 when Lamar released the song “Control,” in which he called out Drake and other rappers, expressing his intent to outshine them and take their core fans. Drake dismissed Lamar’s verse as an “ambitious thought” in a Billboard interview but maintained that Lamar was not surpassing him in any platform. Since then, fans have interpreted various lyrics from both artists’ songs as shots at each other, adding fuel to their long-standing beef.

Despite the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, both rappers have achieved significant success in the music industry. Lamar has won 17 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded rappers by the awards body. On the other hand, Drake has dominated music sales and streaming, becoming the most-streamed artist of the 2010s on Spotify. Both artists are considered among the most successful modern rappers, with each dominating different aspects of the industry, with Lamar’s work being more critically acclaimed, while Drake excels in sales and streaming.

In a surprising twist, former President Barack Obama expressed a preference for Kendrick Lamar over Drake in a 2016 interview, citing Lamar’s 2015 album “To Pimp a Butterfly” as the best of the year. This endorsement from Obama added to Lamar’s credibility in the music industry and further fueled the rivalry between him and Drake. The ongoing feud between the two rappers has captivated fans and industry insiders alike, with many eagerly awaiting their next moves and diss tracks.

In light of recent events, such as Future and Metro Boomin’s song “Like That” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and their album “We Don’t Trust You” reaching the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, the rap scene continues to be full of drama and surprises. In a genre known for its beefs and rivalries, the ongoing feud between J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake is just one example of the drama that keeps fans engaged and eager for more. As the rap world continues to evolve, the tension between these top artists only adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding their music and future releases.