J. Cole speaks on Drake and J. Cole on new single.

The relationships between J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake are a mix of friendship, mutual respect, and competition, with occasional rivalry, especially given that they are three of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. He has released a new single entitled “Port Antonio” where he addresses his friendship with both Lamar and Drake.

J. COLE
PORT ANTONIO

🚨OUT NOW🚨pic.twitter.com/desni76Tg8

— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 10, 2024

J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Friendship Over The Years

J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have always had a strong bond built on mutual respect and admiration. Both artists have acknowledged each other’s talents in public, praising their respective contributions to hip-hop.

They’ve collaborated musically, with notable tracks like “Forbidden Fruit” on J. Cole’s Born Sinner (2013). Although fans have long speculated about a full-length collaborative album between the two, this has yet to materialize.

J. Cole has spoken highly of Kendrick, calling him “one of the greatest” in interviews. Similarly, Kendrick has also shown respect to Cole’s work ethic and artistry.

J. Cole and Drake Friendship Over The Years

J. Cole and Drake have shared a longstanding friendship and have worked together on several occasions, including tracks like “In the Morning” and “Jodeci Freestyle.”

Cole has often spoken positively about Drake, crediting him for helping him navigate the industry early in his career. Drake has also praised J. Cole’s consistency and lyricism.

They’ve supported each other in public, with Cole giving shout-outs to Drake during concerts and interviews, further solidifying the bond between the two.

THE RIVLARY

J. Cole talks about why he removed himself from the rap battle triangle with Kendrick Lamar and Drake. You could hear the hip hop artist deliver the lyric of “They say I’m picking sides, don’t you lie on me, my n**** /The start of another war” “Hey Drake, you’ll always be my n**** / I ain’t ashamed to say you did a lot for me, my n****”

“You’ll always be my nigga ?” pic.twitter.com/w0VpXCAi5i

— 3FILMZ (@3_filmz) October 10, 2024

yah cause they both his friends he ain’t finna pick a side

— lilmarsh777 (@TheDukes77) October 10, 2024

He’s not saying bots literally he’s saying bots as in the people on social media that just follow everyone else and believe everything. Robots. Mindless idiots on social media.

— PerryK95 (@keithperry222) October 10, 2024

Drake liked J. Cole’s IG post for his new song 'Port Antonio' 👀 pic.twitter.com/3Ro32t2Aci

— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 10, 2024

Nah, just Drake appreciating the post. Confirming they're still cool cause if they weren't he wouldn't have liked it ….

— DCz (@Davmxn) October 10, 2024