As a long-time fan of J. Cole, I must say that his latest single “Port Antonio” is a testament to his maturity and growth as both an artist and a person. The way he subtly addresses the ongoing beef between him, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar is nothing short of impressive.
As a gamer, I’m more into virtual worlds than the rap scene, but even I can’t ignore the buzz around J. Cole lately, especially his new track Port Antonio. This song seems to be all about addressing some ongoing drama with fellow rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In the song, Cole lays it out pretty clearly, using his poetic flow to give us a peek into this beef. So, what exactly do the lyrics of Port Antonio reveal about the feud between Drake, Kendrick, and Cole? It’s up to the listeners to decode the messages hidden within those verses.
Here is everything you need to know about the newly released track addressing the matter.
What did J. Cole say about Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef?
In a subtle manner, J. Cole’s Port Antonio lyrics hint at the tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar without directly participating in their ongoing dispute.
Earlier this year, it’s been noted that Kendrick’s song “Like That” criticized both Cole and Drake for their collaboration on First Person Shooter. As tensions heightened, J. Cole fired back with a track titled “7-Minute Drill,” which contained diss remarks towards Kendrick. Later on, however, Cole expressed regret and removed the song from streaming services.
At his Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, Cole additionally addressed the issue, expressing remorse for criticizing Lamar. However, responses within the hip-hop community varied on this topic.
Fat Joe believed that She Knows’ decision to retract her diss was a mistake, as it damaged her reputation. He implied that she showed weakness in her feud with Drake by showing sympathy towards Lamar. However, J. Cole unexpectedly removed himself from the situation by excluding Port Antonio, as suggested in his lyrics which subtly criticized both Lamar and Drake.
I stopped it before it escalated, as I could see where it was heading. They were after conflict and views to increase their earnings, but at what cost? I wouldn’t have won the fight, instead I might have lost a friend or gained an enemy, for nothing?
Additionally, the rapper acknowledges Drake’s significant contributions to him and asks him to draw upon his extraordinary writing ability – a powerful tool he refers to as his “magic pen.” This, he urges, should be his primary focus, discarding any other stories in the process.
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2024-10-10 15:10