Fat Joe Suggests J. Cole Damaged His Legacy by Apologizing to Kendrick Lamar During Drake Feud
In a recent appearance on the Jay Shetty Podcast, Fat Joe sparked a debate about J. Cole's legacy in the hip-hop community.
Joe, known for his outspoken opinions, discussed how Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar affected his standing in the rap world.
Joe began by drawing parallels between his own experiences and Cole’s recent actions. He said, reflecting on his own history of beefs:
“I had one of the biggest, most dangerous beefs with 50 Cent, and I was sitting next to him at the game yesterday, having the best time in the world. We’re brothers."
Joe’s comments come in light of Cole's decision to back down from his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.
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Cole’s apology to Lamar has been perceived by some as a retreat, leading to questions about whether it diminished his reputation in the competitive world of rap.
Joe elaborated:
"When you’re called out in Hip-Hop, you gotta respond. I’m a big fan of J. Cole, but it started from that. He probably saw that it could get real messy and real ugly and so he said, ‘Yo, you know this ain’t me I don’t want no parts of it.’ But, he definitely got a stripe off… They took a stripe off that because in Hip-Hop, when they call you out, you come out.”
Fat Joe Claims J. Cole's Legacy Is Weakened by Kendrick Lamar Apology:
Joe’s reflections underline a broader sentiment in the hip-hop industry, where public feuds and confrontations are seen as rites of passage.
He suggested that Cole’s decision to apologize and back down from the battle with Lamar might have resulted in a loss of respect among his peers and fans.
Fat Joe’s remarks offer a critical perspective on how J. Cole’s handling of his feud with Kendrick Lamar might impact his legacy.
As the hip-hop community continues to evolve, Joe’s insights highlight the ongoing debate about how artists navigate conflict and maintain their stature in the industry.