“He’s Likely Been Raised Differently”— Oschino Critiques J. Cole’s Decision to Stay Out of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud

Rapper Oschino recently voiced his perspective on J. Cole’s decision to step back from the ongoing conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. This feud gained significant attention earlier this year, particularly following the collaboration between Cole and Drake titled “First Person Shooter.”

As the tension escalated, both Drake and Kendrick released multiple diss tracks aimed at one another. J. Cole initially contributed to the back-and-forth with his diss track “7 Minute Drill” in April, but later, he publicly apologized to Kendrick during his performance at the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina that same month.

In a recent interview with Vlad TV on October 30, 2024, Oschino expressed his disappointment with Cole’s withdrawal from the feud. He remarked:

“I really didn’t appreciate how he bowed out from Kendrick Lamar. To me, that felt weak. I mean, he’s incredibly talented, so I don’t get why he didn’t maintain the same energy. It’s confusing.”

The host, DJ Vlad, referenced a line from J. Cole’s latest single “Port Antonio,” to which Oschino responded:

“He’s trying to come across as profound, but honestly, it just seems like a weak move to me. I enjoy his music, but hip-hop is supposed to be about competition—’I think I’m the best, you think you’re the best.’”

Additionally, Vlad pointed out Kendrick’s removal of his diss track from streaming platforms. While he described “7 Minute Drill” as “soft,” Oschino countered:

“I’d rather create a softer tune than one laced with anger. Kendrick wasn’t approaching it lightly; he was coming for you hard. But each artist has their upbringing—it’s hard to judge where someone comes from.”

J. Cole Addresses His Withdrawal from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Feud

Jermaine Lamarr Cole, known as J. Cole, dropped his new track “Port Antonio” via Instagram on October 9, 2024. The lyrics reflect on his choice to exit the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake:

“I pulled the plug as I foresaw where this was headed / They craved drama, they sought clicks to line their pockets.”

Moreover, he touched upon the personal aspects that Lamar and Drake included in their exchanges:

“They claim I’m taking sides, but don’t misrepresent me, my brother / Don’t ignite another war, Drake, you’ll always mean a lot to me, my brother / I openly admit you’ve influenced my journey, my brother / To hell with the narratives,”Cole expressed in his verses.

As noted, J. Cole chose to withdraw from the conflict and extended an apology to Kendrick for his earlier diss track “7 Minute Drill,” according to NPR. The track was subsequently taken down from multiple streaming services.

The strife between Lamar and Drake prompted the release of songs like “Push-Ups,” “Euphoria,” and “Family Matters.” “Not Like Us” was the last track released by Lamar, and while Drake did not reply to it, many listeners deemed Kendrick the victor of this lyrical showdown.

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