Fans Say ‘Hip-Hop Is Dead’ Following J. Cole’s Apology To Kendrick Lamar

As you know, J. Cole publicly apologized to Kendrick Lamar for dissing him on “7 Minute Drill” during his performance at the Dreamville Festival.

The North Carolina rapper expressed regret for the lyrics about Lamar, walking back on the surprise track released last week.

So far, Drake has not responded after both artists were dissed by Kendrick on “Like That” on Future and Metro Boomin’s “We Don’t Trust You” album.

On X, Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with J. Cole’s apology, with some even suggesting that hip-hop is dead. They’re urging him to get back in the booth.

J. Cole really backtracking on his Kendrick diss. he about to piss me off with this positivity bullshit, we want war jermaine pic.twitter.com/LSdw3gLqAN

— Debating Hip-Hop (@DebatingHipHop_) April 8, 2024

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J Cole apologizing to Kendrick
real rap, hip hop is done i fear 😭 pic.twitter.com/oVr2yxIK2N

— spicebae (@spicebae_) April 8, 2024

What J Cole did might not be good for hip hop but it’s most definitely good for the black community. Our culture DESPERATELY needs to see black men apologizing and showing maturity.

— I Hope I Dont Sound Ridiculous but.. (@DasaniWThaDrip) April 8, 2024

J Cole apologizing was some real friendship shit. I understand we want Hip Hop beef and diss tracks but let’s not act like it could get ugly behind the scenes. J Cole never been that guy looking for smoke. He’s always been the type to give ppl their flowers and spread love.

— Brydell Cocky ⓥ (@brydellcocky) April 8, 2024

The Big 3 from now on is Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Future. J Cole eliminated from all hip hop conversations.. apologizing for dissing a nigga who violated u… is not hip hop.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) April 8, 2024

in all seriousness, the man said he almost relapsed and that this whole thing was taking a toll on his peace. so he’s done. why come on here and continue to bash him & contribute to a possible decline in his mental health? for the sake of “hip hop”? yikes

— jelly rowland (@blkbruja) April 8, 2024

J Cole apologizing for making a diss record, what happened to hip hop pic.twitter.com/gYYLKb5E81

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) April 8, 2024

I love that J.Cole addressed the Kendrick diss and shared that it was bothering him. To do that in front of thousands of people was brave, especially in Hip Hop where being hard all the time is the standard. #DreamvilleFest

— Eat_Tweet_Pray (@BrittanySharnez) April 8, 2024

It went from “hip hop is a competitive sport” to j cole being the bigger person for apologizing to Kendrick yall don’t stand on nothing. 😭

— somebody pls get that man a gun. (@maliegotit) April 8, 2024

Apologising for competitive friendly rap beefs. This is the state of hip hop now because you guys said the best rappers are light skin

— .. (@BodegaaCat) April 8, 2024

Competition between elite artists in hip-hop has been missing, and what Cole and Kendrick gave us a week ago was really refreshing. It’s disappointing to see Cole bow out pic.twitter.com/2lEn3NhWJI

— Aye Yo B (@BeSmoove7) April 8, 2024

I feel bad for the rappers who really love hip hop, the sport and competition of it all. The ability to bar your way to the elite status and eliminate any who stand in your way.

Your now being told that’s immature and not the peaceful way to ascend. YUCK.

— Yusuf Yuie ✨ #VeteranFreshman (@YusufYuie) April 8, 2024