Dame Dash, the former co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, shared his thoughts on J. Cole’s recent actions within the industry.
J. Cole, known for his lyrical prowess, recently extended an olive branch to fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, stirring up the rap community.
While Dash commended Cole for his strategic thinking in releasing his surprise mixtape ‘Might Delete Later’ and the well-received 7 Minute Drill, he could not hide his disappointment over the apology to Lamar.
According to Dash, the apology signaled a surrender in what many fans saw as a competitive but healthy rivalry.
“As a fan, I’m disappointed,” Dash expressed, implying that Cole’s gesture was akin to raising the white flag in a battle far from over.
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The mixtape was a commercial success, dropping amid a series of rap feuds involving prominent names like Drake, Rick Ross, and Future.
However, Dash felt that the seven-minute track lacked the ferocity expected from a rap battle of such caliber.
He criticized the inclusion of non-aggressive elements, suggesting that Cole’s apology was an admission of defeat.
Dash’s perspective is rooted in the tradition of rap battles, where lyrical skill and beat mastery are paramount.
He argued that the feud wasn’t personal enough to warrant an apology, as it lacked the severe disrespect that characterizes deeper conflicts in the rap world.