In a recent livestream with TDE affiliate Mackwop, Daylyt opened up about his conversation with J. Cole following the release of Cole’s controversial diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, titled “7 Minute Drill.” This discussion delved into the emotions and thought processes that led Cole to retract the song and apologize to Kendrick.
Daylyt recounted how, prior to the song’s release, he and Cole engaged in a candid dialogue. Cole expressed his discomfort with the diss, stating, “It ain’t sitting right with me. Me and Dot cool, we way cool outside of this music.” He likened the situation to “slap boxing,” where a friendly sparring match can escalate into something more serious. Cole’s reflection indicated that he didn’t want the rivalry to escalate beyond friendly competition. He admitted, “I just feel like I shouldn’t have jumped out there like that,” suggesting that a more subtle approach, like a subliminal response, would have sufficed.
Daylyt supported Cole’s decision to remove the track, stating, “If it’s not sitting right, then it’s up for it. Get that energy out of here.” He emphasized that Cole’s decision was not born out of fear but rather a desire to maintain their friendship. He praised Cole for taking the mature step to retract the diss, acknowledging that it was a significant move.
J. Cole recently addressed the ongoing tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake in his surprise track “Port Antonio.” In this song, he defended his choice to step back from the feud, explaining that he recognized the potential harm it could bring to their relationships. Cole stated, “I pulled the plug because I seen where that was ’bout to go.” He highlighted the pressure for clicks and attention that often drives rivalries in hip-hop, expressing concern over the impact on personal connections.
In “Port Antonio,” Cole reflects on the depth of their conflicts and the regrets that come with public feuds, stating, “I understand the thirst of being first that made ’em both swing / Protecting legacies, so lines got crossed, perhaps regrettably.” The track features samples from notable works, including Lonnie Liston Smith’s “A Garden of Peace,” known to many hip-hop fans through Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents.”
As the dynamics of the hip-hop landscape evolve, Daylyt’s insights into J. Cole’s thought process during this turbulent time highlight the importance of relationships over rivalries, reminding fans that behind the music, personal connections often take precedence.
