J. Cole Confirms ‘The Fall Off’ Is Still Coming on JID’s New Track ‘Sun’
On the track, JID raps:
“Cole told me I should quit the playin’ / Then he played The Fall Off and that sht was bangin’,”
“Appreciate it my boy, that sht on the way too.”
This unexpected mention assures fans that The Fall Off remains in development despite years of speculation.
In this brief cameo, J. Cole teases listeners: “That s*ht on the way too,”* directly referencing The Fall Off.
The track “Sun” is part of JID’s God Does Like Ugly (Deluxe Edition), and Cole’s voiceover line is a clear nod to his own upcoming project.
J. Cole Confirms The Fall Off Is "On the Way" on JID’s New Track "Sun"
Fans have been eagerly anticipating The Fall Off since 2018 – the final track on Cole’s KOD album was titled “1985 (Intro to The Fall Off)”, teasing the yet-unreleased LP.
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In fact, Dreamville producer DZL recently described The Fall Off as “Cole in his bag – top-tier raps, top-level storytelling,” promising that the album “will give people a deeper insight into him as a man, as a father, and as a husband”.
All signs still point to The Fall Off being Cole’s next major release, even though an official drop date remains unannounced.
Background: The Fall Off Album History
The Fall Off has been a mystery album for years. Cole first hinted at it on 2018’s KOD and fans have speculated endlessly about when or if it would arrive.
Since then, Cole has quietly dropped tracks like “cLOUDs” on the blog, but kept The Fall Off under wraps.
- Teased Since 2018: The final song on KOD is titled “1985 (Intro to The Fall Off)”, setting the stage for the new album.
- Collab Album Rumors: JID also revealed he and Cole have a 15-song project ready, which has fueled excitement about The Fall Off era.
- Album Title Persistence: Despite the mystery, Cole continues to speak about The Fall Off in interviews and new lyrics.
- No Release Date Yet:Cole has not announced when The Fall Off will drop. It remains one of the most anticipated untitled projects in hip-hop.
JID’s lyric “Then he played The Fall Off and that shit was banging” confirms that Cole has at least recorded material for the album.
In fact, during a recent podcast appearance, JID teased that “The Fall Off is gonna be really good. Y’all gonna see.”
These comments, combined with Cole’s cameo on “Sun,” make it clear that the album isn’t shelved – it’s simply taking its time.Producer Insights and Fan Reaction
Dreamville producer DZL gave fans a tantalizing preview of what to expect.
He praised The Fall Off as “Cole in his bag”, highlighting “top-tier raps, top-level storytelling” and saying the project “will give people a deeper insight into him as a man…as a father, and as a husband,” according to HipHopDx.
This suggests that Cole is continuing his introspective style that made 2014 Forest Hills Drive a classic, with mature themes about life and family. Cole’s exchange with JID has set the Internet abuzz.
Social media is full of fans eagerly awaiting any hint of a release. Some fans remain skeptical (Cole turned 40 in 2025 and has joked about retirement), but this lyric seems to squelch rumors that the album is abandoned.
Instead, it points to The Fall Off still being in the works, just on Cole’s own schedule. At Dreamville Fest and interviews, Cole continues to drop subtle hints, but for now we wait.
Will “The Fall Off” Drop Soon?
When will J. Cole release The Fall Off? So far, no official date has been set. Cole’s 40th birthday blog in January 2025 stressed “when it’s time for something, you will know,” implying he’ll announce it formally when ready.
However, with new music like “Sun” and “cLOUDs” coming out, plus producer hype, the album is likely closer than ever. Fans will be watching Dreamville social channels and listening closely to any new tracks for clues.
In summary, J. Cole’s brief appearance on “Sun” serves as a friendly nod to fans: Don’t worry, The Fall Off is still happening.