J. Cole Calls Drake Hate “Disgusting” While Praising Kendrick Lamar
J. Cole Speaks Out on Drake Hate: “It Was Disgusting”
J. Cole is speaking candidly about the fallout from one of hip-hop’s most talked-about rivalries—and he’s not holding back.
In a recent conversation via Talk With Flee, Cole addressed the intense public reaction surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar, calling out what he described as a toxic, divisive moment in the culture.
“It Became Like Politics”
Cole compared the climate surrounding the situation to political division:
“The world became like politics, you either Democrat or Republican. You either Kendrick, or you Drake.”
According to Cole, the conversation quickly moved away from music and turned into sides, agendas, and narratives, forcing fans to choose rather than appreciate both artists.
J. Cole says he found it “disgusting” how people tried to tear down Drake, while also being proud of Kendrick Lamar and the moment he had:
“The world became like politics, you either Democrat or Republican. You either Kendrick, or you Drake.”
“I was disgusted both ways, damn… pic.twitter.com/WPXPCEOhv8
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 23, 2026
“I Was Disgusted Both Ways”
While Cole made it clear he respects what Kendrick Lamar accomplished during the moment, he also didn’t ignore the backlash Drake received:
“I was disgusted both ways, damn near.”
He emphasized that while Kendrick’s moment was significant, the reaction toward Drake crossed a line.
Cole Says There Was a “Campaign” Against Drake
One of the strongest points Cole made was his belief that the criticism toward Drake went beyond fair debate:
“The ‘out of hand’ that to me is disgusting, how people try to use that opportunity to show how they really felt about Drake the whole time, or just to pile on and tear this dude down and create a narrative as if he’s not great.”
Cole went even further, describing the situation as:
“A whole campaign”
This suggests that, in his view, the backlash wasn’t just organic—it became a collective effort to diminish Drake’s legacy.
A Bigger Conversation About Hip-Hop Culture
Cole’s comments tap into a larger issue within hip-hop today:
- The rise of “pick a side” culture
- Social media amplifying division over nuance
- Legacy artists being re-evaluated in real time
Instead of celebrating competition, J. Cole suggests the moment turned into something more negative—where tearing someone down became part of the spectacle.
Final Take
J. Cole’s perspective offers a rare middle ground in a debate that has largely been framed in extremes.
He managed to:
- ✔ Respect Kendrick Lamar’s moment
- ✔ Defend Drake’s greatness
- ✔ Call out the culture for going too far
And in doing so, he highlighted something important:
Hip-hop doesn’t have to be either/or—it can be both.
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