He didnt bounce back, he never went back. After he released his diss track, I thought it was unexpected since hes been in his mentor type phase for a while, doing his thing but also sitting back and guiding others. When he came out and said he regretted releasing it and he wanted out, I thought that was more in line with who he is. The memes about him dodging a bullet cause he got out early are funny and all, but at the end of the day he's in a spot where hes making music he wants, helping other rappers with advice and sometimes features. Hoppin on songs that he connects with that trigger the artist in him. He never took a step back, he's a GOAT and will always be legendary.
Port Antonio Portland Jamaica 🇯🇲. Is a very beautiful and peaceful place, respect J. Cole for shedding some light on this hidden gem of a small town in Jamaica. Respect for staying true to yourself and to your mission 🙏🏾 bars crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@justanthony2325it’s from Dead Presidents bro he took it back to the beginning😭😭 Edit: don’t know whether or not the original song was a sample as well Edit 2: Sorry not Sideline Story but Dead Presidents 2
I’ve been a fan since sixth grade. Being from NC and growing up with Cole’s music is life changing. This man will make you want better out of life and go after every dream! Man. I thank God for the gift of J. Cole. 😭
Lowkey emotional hearing Cole’s hunger at this stage in his career to still showcase his lyrical ability. I remember finding “the come up” and now it’s 2024 and he still doesn’t miss. Powerful
I appreciate this comment section so much. All the positivity, self-awareness, and emotional maturity being expressed upon hearing these lyrics. This is what music is supposed to do - educate and bring people together. Things can be better if we collectively put these revelations and behaviors in practice daily. God bless. Much respect to Cole for this track.
FNL, Warm Up, Come Up, Truly Yours 1 & 2. Finally able to hear them again through this song. This is wat makes jcole, jcole. Immaculate and nostalgic vibes
"I understand the thirst of being first that made them both swing, protecting legacies, so lines got crossed, perhaps regretably, my friends went to war i walked away with all their blood on me" the middle child hurtin
If you hate on Cole's ability to uphold his character and integrity in his music over everything especially in this current era of music, you're a goofy
The world needs you Cole...please continue to be that beacon of light for the lost ones struggling to find their way. The enemy is working tirelessly using your peers to win the war. Thank you for continuing to stand front line and not take the bait! There are few things in this world that have the ability to touch the soul...music is one of them! Thank you for using your God given talent to touch and save souls.
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
I've been listening to Cole since 2010. Riding to college in a taxi listening to The Warm Up and some days Friday Night Lights.. this man's pen has always been immaculate. No matter what anyone says he will always be one of the greatest of this generation. This song should eradicate all that negative noise. Cole welcome back sir, we are waiting for The Fall Off.
I've listened to this for an hour. It's incredible, the penmanship, delivery, story, sorry for doubting you Cole. We let the media narratives runaway while they dragged you in the dirt.
Its like Cole showed up at the end of the war to clean up what's left and give us a positive message. Something that has been lacking. glad to see Cole back man.
He really tapped in to the old ‘Cole World’ with the beat and voice. He’s really one of the best rappers. I dont look into none of that other stuff, i think its about can you make music, freestyle, and rap is all that matters. Last minute is the best part. J Cole “its not about beefin, its about speakin.”
I’m 30 years old now, I grew up with Cole music in my most formative years, now I’m a young man and I need this real rap more than ever in my life. A classic Cole album to ground and propel me in my early 30s would mean a lot to me and I’m sure to a lot of people my age.
This is that Cole I’ll never stop supporting. You see & feel the growth, passion, lyricism, perspective, maturity, introspection, love, wisdom, vulnerability, & authenticity. He’s a great for sure.
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
Takes me back to when I was listening to Jcole back in 2011 as a college student, seeing Cole's video of him in Europe inspired me to travel there myself. Even tho im in Asia as we speak, I haven't reached that goal yet, but I wanna reach it soon to keep my promises to my younger self. Too many times, I failed myself, but Cole spittin' on this beat reawakened the dreamer in me.
I've been a fan of Cole since 2014, since his album Forest Hills Drive. I live in Chile 🇨🇱. And Cole has become one of my favorite person, I admire him and for me there is no one who can compare to him. 🙏
“They wanted blood, they wanted clicks to make they pockets grow. They see this fire in my pen and think I’m dodging smoke. I wouldn’t have lost a battle man, I would’ve lost a bro. I would’ve gained a foe. And all for what…” This song is so self aware and mature. It’s beautiful.
This is just too fucking fire. Honestly character wise, personality wise, and musically have developed into the greatest in my opinion. True work of art.
This all i ever wanted... this gives that 2012-2014 Cole feeling God... I've missed this Cole. That was the golden age of one of the greatest to ever do it....
Honestly so many great artists came out of that 2009-2014 artists era, so many special artists & not all of them got to shine unfortunately. Super glad Cole’s talent shined & he would not be denied, too real! That was really a golden age
Cole is my favourite because he could just talk and I'm all ears, I love that conversation type of rap. He's one of my biggest inspirations and he will know me soon. I'm an Indian kid who raps very well. You’d be surprised.
That’s cap. He wanted that spot. He claimed it and constantly dared any rapper to try him. Now he tryna save face. Nah Cole you weak for how you tucked your tail and for saying that weak shit.
@@DevinWilson-b1c Yeah brother 💯 I feel ya, but he gonna be sitting up higher than you or I, you also can't strip the man of talent. Politics and b.s. always in the way. A real man will own up to his mistakes or misjudgment of others.
I'm a Kendrick fan but you know what? These lines made me think - Cole is a pure heart who wants peace for everyone and that's... That's what you call being mature. BRAVO J.COLE! "I understand the thirst of being first that made 'em both swing Protectin' legacies, so lines got crossed, perhaps regrettably My friends went to war, I walked away with all they blood on me"
@@Heltiic bro been talking like he top1 and when he got tested he ran. It wasn’t gon be far with cole Kendrick. Drake and Kendrick had something personal. Cole and Kendrick would’ve been competitive since Cole always talking like he number one and then he chicken out saying it was gon bring blood. I know not real blood foo
No. He's being a damned drama queen. There was no blood shed. It was a fucking rap beef. He opted out after he submitted a mediocre diss song. No one believes Cole and Kendrick's friendship would've ended over that rap beef. They wouldn't have taken it to the levels Drake and kdot did, talking about each other's family. He walked out of the beef in a dignified manner, looking like a level headed man of peace with his apology. Now he's trying to stir up shit and make himself look like a wise Peacemaker when it really ain't that deep. It's just a rap beef that was over months ago. There are real wars and conflicts happening in the world. Cole is over here yapping about old shit.
I'm a [BLANK] fan comments are mad corny and dishonest. Just say what you want to say, nobody cares about who you're a fan of. I never believe these type of comments lol.
@seanturnock8575 7 minute drill was better than everything in the diss battle. You only know Kendrick from NLU, and you only like him cause he’s popular, you’re a band wagon, media d rider.
@@Sukuna-w5k7 minute drill isn’t better than like that, euphoria or 616 or watch the party die but I agree that other guy just brought up kendrick for no reason
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
It's been 13 years of being a Cole fan and he still makes the type of music that got me sitting in my car lost in thought. He the greatest of my era. FACTS!
15 for me & I’m 31 now, Cole the truth man! Love how he’s stayed grounded & I’m glad he’s got the acclaim & success cause I know how badly he wanted he it. Dreams man
It’s not just a crazy chill rap song, it’s basically the first time he’s talked about the beef after it’s all settled. Reading these comments make me feel like they are bots or aimless comments just commenting because it’s J Cole. Wish people would listen to the music
@@samuelvenegas2889 it just goes to show what Cole is talking about, people will discredit him regardless, but he is at peace and has a bigger goal that he is aiming for, he still correct though, "But please, find a n**** out that's rappin' this incredibly"
@@samuelvenegas2889 i think hes adding on to what you said about people just saying shit in the comments. People are gonna say shit regardless but hes at peace w what hes doing and thats all that matters
Bae Cole! You’ll forever be a favorite because you musically reverse time. You make the old feel new, and to me that’s the same thing as classic and time less. It’s like you hold the weight of conscious rap in your palm. You even have the groove in the grip! I started with a simple bop, and I ended up changing my flow as your progresses. This is real shit. That’s why you gone always have the number one spot fr. ❤️🔥#loveyourz #knowyoureloved #evenifyoudontloveyourself
From 3:13 to the end is masterfully crafted and amazing and full of quotables "They see this fire in my pen and think im dodging smoke" "I woulnt have lost a battle, I would have lost a bro" "My friends went to war I walked away with all their blood on me" "If you refuse to shoot the gun dont mean the gun aint deadliy" ~ J. Cole That is powerful
Kendrick was never his bro, J.Cole had love for a homie that never had love for him. If Kendrick had any respect for J.Cole he wouldn't have called him out his name the way he did, then after J.Cole's withdrawal Kendrick wouldn't have doubled down on it.
@TheSmackUNITthe reason Kendrick is even big in the first place was because of J Cole I’m pretty sure, he showed Kendrick to Dre back in the day and now he’s just ahitting on him
So powerful that Cole wants to still associate himself that has publicly groomed so many underage girls. Cole taking an L for this one, he doesn't stand on shit.
The best morning wake-up call I've had is opening the internet and listening directly to this magnificent sound of J. Cole. Respect for him from Madagascar❤👊🏽🔥🔥🔥
This is the Cole people don’t know about. This feels like mixtape J Cole, truly yours J Cole, Friday Nights Lights Cole , The warmup J Cole, the Come up Cole. Which are all slept on. Lyricism at its finest🙏😩
Cole is one of the realest dudes to ever rap, never runs out of inspiration as well! I have to say thank you, his music’s been with me for 15 years now (I’m 31 now) & had a huge impact on me, I’m glad that he’s reached the success he has while staying true to his self! Cole World
11th grade me was right! Now I’m 31 and Cole really is one of the GOATs! Still feels surreal !! My favorite artist is millions of others favorite ! This is back when he only had “who dat” and “lights please” on the radio !
For real bro!! I remember telling every & anyone who would listen that Cole was the truth & I wanted him to be successful so badly because his music had done so much for me & I could hear how hungry he was, so glad that he wasn’t overlooked & I have some other favorites that unfortunately didn’t have nearly as much success but I only mention that because I had such strong belief that Cole would make it. I’m 31 too & Cole’s still the truth, still can’t forget his “A Star Is Born” voice, knocked it out of the park!
Who gives af about that fool, ain’t nobody care if you “was right” 🤡 just shut up and enjoy the masterclass instead of bragging about something nobody cares about. You insignificant fool always claiming something. 11th grade to 31 years old and still a childish pick me idiot 🤡 oh wow look at that your favorite artist is others too…wow crazy, cool story bro… lame ahhh 🤡
It's crazy how many people have the same story and age and timeline with Cole I'm 31 now and I can vividly remember hearing Rise and Shine and thinking to myself this is the dopest rapper that I've ever heard for the first time at 17 years old.
@@ricardomontoya9228 facts!! These new dudes are cool! But Cole, Drake, Dot, Big Sean, Cyhi, King Los, and Childish Gambino all had to really put in that work! They are true masters of their craft! Just listening to how they crafted bars and made them stories and literal works of art! You closed your eyes and couldn’t fathom how they came up with this stuff! It’s slowly making a comeback! But that era is some of the last of a breed that died out! Now everyone has to have a gimmick! Here today gone tomorrow
Cole drop randomly in the middle of the work week so you know its gas
Unc isn't on fall break
hey kwite
True.
bro i stg if u don’t go live rn and speak on this
fr
Cole bringing back The Warm Up vibes… Damn this is beautiful 🔥🔥
def got them old cole vibes!!
Best type of cole imo
So many crazy bars on this🔥
🔥
The melody reminded me of Get Up.
This type of J. Cole is my favorite J. Cole… The Fall Off about to be a classic
Wsp Jah
for real
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💯
Jah In da building 🔥
They could NEVER make me switch on Cole man! One of the greatest to ever do it and this version of him is personally my 🐐!!
J Cole the only one that can make me feel this charged up over a chill, introspective song.
Haha truth!!!!!!!!
💯💯💯
This is how you bounce back.
Kept his character, kept it real
Spoke his truth. Still respected
Definitely big respect, unlike Drake
@@johntorres532oh brother
@@BlaineGunn Cole standing on nothing, being the eternal fence sitter. Certainly core to his character.
He didnt bounce back, he never went back. After he released his diss track, I thought it was unexpected since hes been in his mentor type phase for a while, doing his thing but also sitting back and guiding others. When he came out and said he regretted releasing it and he wanted out, I thought that was more in line with who he is. The memes about him dodging a bullet cause he got out early are funny and all, but at the end of the day he's in a spot where hes making music he wants, helping other rappers with advice and sometimes features. Hoppin on songs that he connects with that trigger the artist in him.
He never took a step back, he's a GOAT and will always be legendary.
No he waited for the smoke to calm down the shower us why he #2 and always will be
Cole said his friendship was more important than entertaining people with a beef! He a real one
What friendship? Kendrick ain't his friend.
@@TheSmackUNIThe is, or maybe now was.
@@TheSmackUNIT you know him personally?
@@TheSmackUNIT u don't have one don't ya
You must be on smack if thats what you think mf @TheSmackUNIT
Port Antonio Portland Jamaica 🇯🇲. Is a very beautiful and peaceful place, respect J. Cole for shedding some light on this hidden gem of a small town in Jamaica. Respect for staying true to yourself and to your mission 🙏🏾 bars crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
❤ that’s my home town
A yaad eh dwg deh fr
Yaad fr
"I learned long ago, you can't please them all, and it hurts trying."
Man, I felt that to my heart.
That line hit for sure
Blessed us on a random Wednesday.. thank you 🙏🏽
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So unexpected but I ain’t complaining
Don’t translate...😠
भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु………………
Happy birthday to me
Naw fr🙏🏽
Damn “if you refuse to shoot the gun, it don’t mean the gun ain’t deadly” 🔥
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But he did shoot the gun…and then tried to walk back the bullet
onb
What did he mean by this
idk I js said onb
This song touched my soul. He just described my childhood and it shook me.
I never stopped rockin wit cole ...🔥🔥🔥
not many of us 🫡🫡
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Tell em bro! We’re not gonna stop listening to him over an apology. Cole is still running laps around these boys🔥🔥
@CamUchiha he never deserved the hate he suffered
ITS, ITS, ITS, HMMMM….
Bro this beat is so heavenly 😭
got me ready to do somethin devious 😩
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Man what is that piano sample from again
@@justanthony2325it’s from Dead Presidents bro he took it back to the beginning😭😭
Edit: don’t know whether or not the original song was a sample as well
Edit 2: Sorry not Sideline Story but Dead Presidents 2
@@kaizenkltrDead Presidents
Missed these typa songs
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U feel me??
Don’t translate...😠
भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु………………..
Real.
Reallllllllll
I’ve been a fan since sixth grade. Being from NC and growing up with Cole’s music is life changing. This man will make you want better out of life and go after every dream! Man. I thank God for the gift of J. Cole. 😭
Lowkey emotional hearing Cole’s hunger at this stage in his career to still showcase his lyrical ability. I remember finding “the come up” and now it’s 2024 and he still doesn’t miss. Powerful
Deep.. Cole jus that nigga fr
same with nettspend
@@balke30100???
Back when mixtape covers looked like ps2 games
Same. I literally remember the night I first heard the come up and I was like who the hell is this.... Been rocking with him since
Im a simple man. J Cole drops and I listen 🎶
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Every time brotha 💪🏾
Same Here
Like clockwork
me too brother
I appreciate this comment section so much. All the positivity, self-awareness, and emotional maturity being expressed upon hearing these lyrics. This is what music is supposed to do - educate and bring people together. Things can be better if we collectively put these revelations and behaviors in practice daily. God bless. Much respect to Cole for this track.
Cole will always be a certfied legend in my book....fuck all that other noise 💪🏾
Emotional awareness is preparing your self for war but being calm and ready when it comes NOT CRY LIKE A BITCH
Cole lost a battle to Diggy Simmons. Never forget.
Yooooooooo❤
His music has been healing my soul for years now 🥺
FNL, Warm Up, Come Up, Truly Yours 1 & 2. Finally able to hear them again through this song. This is wat makes jcole, jcole. Immaculate and nostalgic vibes
🎉🎉🔥🔥
Can’t forget those Any Given Sunday releases back in the day!
“I wouldn’t have lost a battle dawg, I would’ve lost a bro”
damn 🙏 cole knows his worth, and the worth of his friendship with kendrick
Friendship not worth shit if your friend dissed you first
what friendship?
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@@mizz308i’d argue his shots were 95% drake, he only caught strays cus he was featured on drakes song. kendrick never had it out for cole imo
@@mizz308 the first song had nothing personal sent to Cole it's not deep enough to throw away a friendship over
"My friends went to war and I walked away with their blood on me" What a line🔥🔥🔥
"I understand the thirst of being first that made them both swing, protecting legacies, so lines got crossed, perhaps regretably, my friends went to war i walked away with all their blood on me"
the middle child hurtin
@@sredna518Man this shit is so real
He walked away with drake blood technically. This really was a one sided battle 😂
@@Check_u_bozoscap
@@Check_u_bozos Respectfully, you missed his point. This mentality is exactly what he was talking about.
If you hate on Cole's ability to uphold his character and integrity in his music over everything especially in this current era of music, you're a goofy
Fax
he did make grippy tho
Jcole the only reason I ain crashout on Ronnie or beluba yet
@@Luno2137 feature
@@Luno2137you're goofy 😂😂
The world needs you Cole...please continue to be that beacon of light for the lost ones struggling to find their way. The enemy is working tirelessly using your peers to win the war. Thank you for continuing to stand front line and not take the bait! There are few things in this world that have the ability to touch the soul...music is one of them! Thank you for using your God given talent to touch and save souls.
Damn this really sounds like that OG Come Up mixtape era Cole fr. I can’t believe what I’m hearing, taking me back to amazing times with this one 😭
Just a lil more polished
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
I’m sayin 💯💯
definitely felt like something from 2014 Forest Hill Drive too.
Listen to his last album, it sounds very similar. Hunger
I've been listening to Cole since 2010. Riding to college in a taxi listening to The Warm Up and some days Friday Night Lights.. this man's pen has always been immaculate. No matter what anyone says he will always be one of the greatest of this generation. This song should eradicate all that negative noise. Cole welcome back sir, we are waiting for The Fall Off.
Yh u right this is the welcome back
He never left lol Did you hear his three features on Rocky, Daylyt, and Grizzley's shit?
This takes me back to 2012 feeling, listening to jcole on the bus to school. Now we grown and most of our dreams still dreams. But we never gave up.
Perfectly said 💯💯💯👑
💯
I'm listening to this rn on my way to school 😂
never give up
This real af, I been here since the warm up
I've listened to this for an hour. It's incredible, the penmanship, delivery, story, sorry for doubting you Cole. We let the media narratives runaway while they dragged you in the dirt.
Its like Cole showed up at the end of the war to clean up what's left and give us a positive message. Something that has been lacking. glad to see Cole back man.
Dropping a song when im abt to write an exam is a blessing Mr cole 😁😭🙏🏽
literally same i have exam in 2 hours
I got a exam tmmr and gotta study so ik the feeling
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Exactly the same here. Goodluck🫡
I got a exam next week wish me LUCK PLEASE
Listening to this just gave me chills
“I learned long time ago that you can’t please them all and it hurts trying”
He really tapped in to the old ‘Cole World’ with the beat and voice. He’s really one of the best rappers.
I dont look into none of that other stuff, i think its about can you make music, freestyle, and rap is all that matters.
Last minute is the best part. J Cole “its not about beefin, its about speakin.”
I’m 30 years old now, I grew up with Cole music in my most formative years, now I’m a young man and I need this real rap more than ever in my life. A classic Cole album to ground and propel me in my early 30s would mean a lot to me and I’m sure to a lot of people my age.
*formative
I feel that. 💯
God bless you bro 🙏🏽 Keep ya head up, it’s coming. Sending love & healing ya way. As an artist & Cole fan myself, I agree. Music is so powerful.
🫡
94 baby. Cole had same impact on my life.
The internet could never get me to hate this man dawg fr!! A real life legend
Ksi better
Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
its..its.. GRIPPY
Facts Cole is a good dude
@@toukirr776L KFC fan
Flipped that Dead Presidents sample flawlessly 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I knew that’s what I heard right away.🔥
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Original song they got the Sample from is Lonnie Liston Smith - A Garden of Peace. Dope, relaxing jazz song
That’s one of the things I like about his discography (or what I’ve heard of it so far) - he likes calling back to his idols like Hov and Nas.
Cole always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥over that Dead Presidents
Thank you Cole for real hip hop, 38 years old this the shit that still gives me goosebumps.
This is that Cole I’ll never stop supporting. You see & feel the growth, passion, lyricism, perspective, maturity, introspection, love, wisdom, vulnerability, & authenticity. He’s a great for sure.
This is not for them yns and at the same time it is
D rider
@@milesp2295 yns???
He's grippy!
@@lootboxersidn9158this doesn't even move me no more Cole is king man
It’s giving “The Warm Up” era
🔥 🙏🏾 🔥
Yessir
Either that or Friday night lights 😮💨 but either way 🔥
He literally use the same sample for dead president
I think it’s the same sample as “I get up”but slowed down
FACTS
“I learned long ago you can’t please em all and it hurts trying” 🔥🔥🔥 goated bro
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
Jermaine this is already a Classic🔥🔥🔥
My Favorite Lyricist blessing me on my birthday. Life can’t get better than this
Happy Birthday my guy
Happy birthday bro
Happy Birthday Gang 💪🏾
happy birthday hope you get a lotta gifts
I feel the same way Bro! Today is my Birthday too! Happy Birthday Bro!
"i can see hate in both of your eyes but the 3rd's blind" is a TOP TIER line... Genius
Facts! That shit is heavy.
Bruh jcole f**** diddy
Cole different simple and plan. Carolina stand up 💪🏿
This 🎯
💪🏼
Thank You J.Cole for the master peace. From south Africa feeling this lyrical real king;much respect brother.
This guy doesn't miss!!! Love this version of "Dead Presidents" damn! This got a "Friday Night Lights" feeling! #ColeWorld!
Not having to listen to his old songs... to get these feels is a blessing
Life’s been hard. Cole wouldn’t know how much I needed this track.
Take care my g! It'll get better keep pushing
Keep going man 🙏🏻
Same here bro
We're all going through it
stay strong G.
Cole is one of the artists that only gets better with time. Every time he drops you know it’s quality.
Without fail. The consistency is unmatched i stg.
Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
Its its its... mmm... grippy!
@@sophisticated_supernova5652well?
@@sophisticated_supernova5652i’m pretty sure that didn’t happen
If you a true Cole fan you know this is the flow that made you a Fan from the beginning
the world NEEDS more music like this, it heals so many souls.
Check me out...imma drop something on this beat too
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
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Takes me back to when I was listening to Jcole back in 2011 as a college student, seeing Cole's video of him in Europe inspired me to travel there myself. Even tho im in Asia as we speak, I haven't reached that goal yet, but I wanna reach it soon to keep my promises to my younger self. Too many times, I failed myself, but Cole spittin' on this beat reawakened the dreamer in me.
We waiting for you in Europe, I met alot of Asian people in Portugal on holiday, they really like it and they felt very welcoming
May you achieve all your dreams J
Jermaine Lamarr Cole has blessed our ears again
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Why you say that like you know him or he know you 😂🍖👅
After Ruby Rosary, Blow For Blow, A Plate of Collard Greens etc we can forgive him for Grippy lmaoo
I've been a fan of Cole since 2014, since his album Forest Hills Drive. I live in Chile 🇨🇱. And Cole has become one of my favorite person, I admire him and for me there is no one who can compare to him. 🙏
Cole music sounds like peace and calmness, something that you can’t put it into words you just feel it, unmatched.
A true poet, this man is full of wisdom and is truly a prophet in today’s world.
A prophet? Bro…he’s just a rapper. Stop worshipping celebrities
Uhh grippy... a true messiah.
get it out ya mouth dawg
I got respect for J.Cole but he ain't no Prophet and he ain't no God
He's not a prophet but he is a really great rapper
“They wanted blood, they wanted clicks to make they pockets grow. They see this fire in my pen and think I’m dodging smoke. I wouldn’t have lost a battle man, I would’ve lost a bro. I would’ve gained a foe. And all for what…”
This song is so self aware and mature. It’s beautiful.
“I *wouldn’t* of lost a battle I woulda lost a bro”
Well he did lose a bro with Drake an i still think Cole love Kendrick more then he loves him
*wouldn't have lost a battle dog,
He would have NOT lost the battle… is what he was saying. You for sure butchered that…
He will b good with Drqke nd Kendrick
This is just too fucking fire. Honestly character wise, personality wise, and musically have developed into the greatest in my opinion. True work of art.
The internet could never get me to hate this man dawg fr!! A real life legend 💯🤧
Joe Budden and Mal working overtime truing to do just that
Listening from Nigeria 🇳🇬
We love you J. Cole 🥹
Fellow Nigerian here always loved him 👑
This all i ever wanted... this gives that 2012-2014 Cole feeling
God... I've missed this Cole. That was the golden age of one of the greatest to ever do it....
He only got better every year
Honestly so many great artists came out of that 2009-2014 artists era, so many special artists & not all of them got to shine unfortunately. Super glad Cole’s talent shined & he would not be denied, too real! That was really a golden age
Cole is my favourite because he could just talk and I'm all ears, I love that conversation type of rap. He's one of my biggest inspirations and he will know me soon. I'm an Indian kid who raps very well. You’d be surprised.
When he said “I would’ve lost a bro” it took me back to Dreamville when he talked about this. I felt the meaning behind every word he said 💕💕
Saying would have lost a bro is crazy when the bro is the one who dissed u in the first place
@@youngrae17 Never dissed Cole, but yall too oblivious to that
@@TheJRNinenow we gonna change the narrative lol kdot said “fk the big three it’s just me” then Cole dropped a diss just to delete it😂
@@TheJRNineI mean he definitely dissed Cole but he wanted much more with Drake.
@@terellcarter8780 yeah, that’s one diss. That doesn’t necessarily invite Cole to a battle lol
Im Stuck In This Damn Hurricane And I Got Blessed With This Song😭🔥 🐐
Same! Stay safe... From Tampa
Prayin for Yall 🙏
Same, brotha. We needed this!
Stay safe bro love from Cali
stay safe brother
"Just to obtain props from strangers that have no clue what I been aimin for"
Some of these comments just make this line louder
This line will always speak forever. They don't know him but expect him to tap dance to everything they want 😂😂. I
Right? So much hate in the comments rn
What’s he aiming tho. Like dropping a diss then immediately apologizing?
@@depremere3991the jokes write themselves 😅
@@ecilion3047 actual clown. He dont stand on nothin and have the gall to act like he achieved nirvana. His fans be also glazin hard
The Cleo Sol sample made my heart melt🥹 beautiful song and I love the nostalgic Yours Truly vibes❤
The dead Presidents sample!!!! 😱😱 Brings me back to the mixtapes
Omg I finally noticed
The rhyming reminds me of og Cole💯
You are a music head for catching that 🙏🏾💯💯
Cole’s DP3
@@RS-ph7wnit’s so easy to tell😂
“They strip me of my spot and now I’m finally free” 🔥🔥🔥 I love it!!
That’s cap. He wanted that spot. He claimed it and constantly dared any rapper to try him. Now he tryna save face. Nah Cole you weak for how you tucked your tail and for saying that weak shit.
People will see cole ahead of them 2 industry shills
“It’s… uhm.. grippy☝️🤓” 🔥🔥🔥I love it!!
@@DevinWilson-b1cnah you just hating. He’s proving he’s better than both of em.
@@DevinWilson-b1c Yeah brother 💯 I feel ya, but he gonna be sitting up higher than you or I, you also can't strip the man of talent. Politics and b.s. always in the way. A real man will own up to his mistakes or misjudgment of others.
Cole knows how to speak to your soul this man is truly goated in his words & wisdom
goated are the horned ppl.....
I will always be a J. Cole fan because he never disappoints. Thank you Jermaine!!! In Zulu we say SIYABONGA!!!
I'm a Kendrick fan but you know what? These lines made me think - Cole is a pure heart who wants peace for everyone and that's... That's what you call being mature. BRAVO J.COLE!
"I understand the thirst of being first that made 'em both swing
Protectin' legacies, so lines got crossed, perhaps regrettably
My friends went to war, I walked away with all they blood on me"
Man there was gon be no blood
@@tapiacortes2686 Ofc he aint mean *literally.* Use your head bro smh 💀
@@Heltiic bro been talking like he top1 and when he got tested he ran. It wasn’t gon be far with cole Kendrick. Drake and Kendrick had something personal. Cole and Kendrick would’ve been competitive since Cole always talking like he number one and then he chicken out saying it was gon bring blood. I know not real blood foo
No. He's being a damned drama queen. There was no blood shed. It was a fucking rap beef. He opted out after he submitted a mediocre diss song. No one believes Cole and Kendrick's friendship would've ended over that rap beef. They wouldn't have taken it to the levels Drake and kdot did, talking about each other's family. He walked out of the beef in a dignified manner, looking like a level headed man of peace with his apology. Now he's trying to stir up shit and make himself look like a wise Peacemaker when it really ain't that deep. It's just a rap beef that was over months ago. There are real wars and conflicts happening in the world. Cole is over here yapping about old shit.
I'm a [BLANK] fan comments are mad corny and dishonest. Just say what you want to say, nobody cares about who you're a fan of. I never believe these type of comments lol.
My life has been stressful lately but man hearing another spit of wisdom by j Cole give me a NEED to continue
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I feel u fam, stay up. Salute
FACTS!!!
Same. Same.
Incredible rap author. #boombapback The main arist killer. Bout time we got beyond the features. Carolinas on top #Hiphop for 2025
Nah Kendrick’s better
@seanturnock8575 7 minute drill was better than everything in the diss battle.
You only know Kendrick from NLU, and you only like him cause he’s popular, you’re a band wagon, media d rider.
@@Sukuna-w5k7 minute drill isn’t better than like that, euphoria or 616 or watch the party die but I agree that other guy just brought up kendrick for no reason
@@ror321 like that, i agree, but 616?
@@Sukuna-w5k ye
This the Cole that I discovered all those years ago 🔥🔥🔥
Mom!!! Jermaine playing wit the stove again😭🔥✍️ 0:47
FACTS!!!!! 😂
😂 facts
Mom: let that boi cook!! 😂😂
Best comment yet 🤣🤣🤣
Heat on High!!
I genuinely love Cole man…so grateful for him and his work
Same💯my fav rapper for a reason
facts
Cole is special for real
Everyone assumed Cole backed out cuz he scared, he was the only one blessed with this discernment and wisdom. Forever my goat 👑
Cole did back out after dropping an underwhelming diss
1:19 Black-skinned citizens are abused minorities in every nation except Africa. Even in Africa Black-skinned foreigners are abducted or executed. Hispanics, Native Africans, Whites and Asians are racist against black-skinned people.
Cole is ill but let me introduce you to a brother named Lupe Fiiasco
Schoolboy Q told J Cole not to engage
@@ptk824can I ask where he said this?
Stayed true to who he is. Love It!🎙🎧
Nothing is better than an unexpected Cole drop‼️🔥🐐
He has always been there for me. His music got me through the hardest times. Truly grateful for his music.
if this is what got you out of hard times thank your god for an easy life.
@@ohlookitsbryan Thank God I got this notification that's not an ad, but not at all an important thing. You really helped today!
It's been 13 years of being a Cole fan and he still makes the type of music that got me sitting in my car lost in thought.
He the greatest of my era. FACTS!
Im literally in my car right now 💯💯
I feel that 💯
Facts 💯
Nah but he pretty good
Perfectly said 💯
Everytime I listen to Cole I get knowledge, his really a wise man💪
Respect
Keep preaching about positivity
Literally sampled Cleo Sol, kept the ambiance and took to the next level. Cleo must be proud and so are we the fans❤🔥
Cleo Sol 🔥 IYKYK
@@selaetsane Jay -Z used the sample for Dead Presidents, I believe
What else did he sample it’s the best do you kno I’m asking
It's "A Garden of Peace" by Lonnie Liston Smith
One of the greatest lyricist ever
a little bit of a reach but hes up there
@@BowlingtonDCreach ? 🤡
@@BowlingtonDC he’s incredible
@@BowlingtonDCkeyword “one” of. Gotta read my boy.
@@BowlingtonDCain’t no fuckin reach
J Cole has a big heart and it shines through in his music.. i love u mane
Gotta love this dude...One of the GOATS 🔥❤️🔥
Been listening to Cole since I was 12-13 years old. Never had any intention to stop listening to this man. I'm 28 years old now too
Bro same literally the same ages
same, I started listening when who dat came out. 28 years old, 13 years later
Bro same, started listening in my sophomore year of high school, 27 now
Exactly the same bro
15 for me & I’m 31 now, Cole the truth man! Love how he’s stayed grounded & I’m glad he’s got the acclaim & success cause I know how badly he wanted he it. Dreams man
The fact that people listened to this moments after it came out is insane. Crazy chill rap song J. Cole, love you.
It’s not just a crazy chill rap song, it’s basically the first time he’s talked about the beef after it’s all settled. Reading these comments make me feel like they are bots or aimless comments just commenting because it’s J Cole. Wish people would listen to the music
@@samuelvenegas2889 it just goes to show what Cole is talking about, people will discredit him regardless, but he is at peace and has a bigger goal that he is aiming for, he still correct though, "But please, find a n**** out that's rappin' this incredibly"
@@Dai1lest wait, are you saying in discrediting him? If so I think you took my comment wrong
@@samuelvenegas2889 i think hes adding on to what you said about people just saying shit in the comments. People are gonna say shit regardless but hes at peace w what hes doing and thats all that matters
@@zacharypeters7680 ah got it man. With that I agree
Bae Cole! You’ll forever be a favorite because you musically reverse time. You make the old feel new, and to me that’s the same thing as classic and time less. It’s like you hold the weight of conscious rap in your palm. You even have the groove in the grip! I started with a simple bop, and I ended up changing my flow as your progresses. This is real shit. That’s why you gone always have the number one spot fr. ❤️🔥#loveyourz #knowyoureloved #evenifyoudontloveyourself
Nobody do it like Cole... So smooth, story telling at its finest.
Stop the glazing 😂
Need this in Spotify and Apple Music for us!!!
From 3:13 to the end is masterfully crafted and amazing and full of quotables
"They see this fire in my pen and think im dodging smoke"
"I woulnt have lost a battle, I would have lost a bro"
"My friends went to war I walked away with all their blood on me"
"If you refuse to shoot the gun dont mean the gun aint deadliy"
~ J. Cole
That is powerful
The 2nd and 3rd one goes crazy
Kendrick was never his bro, J.Cole had love for a homie that never had love for him. If Kendrick had any respect for J.Cole he wouldn't have called him out his name the way he did, then after J.Cole's withdrawal Kendrick wouldn't have doubled down on it.
@TheSmackUNITthe reason Kendrick is even big in the first place was because of J Cole I’m pretty sure, he showed Kendrick to Dre back in the day and now he’s just ahitting on him
So powerful that Cole wants to still associate himself that has publicly groomed so many underage girls. Cole taking an L for this one, he doesn't stand on shit.
@@KANYEISDAGOATOFALLGOATSstop kidding yourself, kendrick is a master of the pen he would of been big regardless
Been listening to this all day man
Listening to Cole has opened my eyes and mind.
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4:11 “If you refuse to shoot the gun , it don’t mean the gun ain’t deadly” …This is POWERFUL broo🔥🔥…
listen to what he says after that
@@ryanixxi6063He's saying that Drake was trying to control Cole into diss Kendrick to be his play toy, And Cole wasn't having it
@@loganlund6801 where did he say that
@@icritique9947 yo i got taught a lesson on thiz 1 big blessin no stresin thx cole
@@ryanixxi6063 Literally the line right after 😭. Also he didn't directly say those words but that's what he meant
The best morning wake-up call I've had is opening the internet and listening directly to this magnificent sound of J. Cole. Respect for him from Madagascar❤👊🏽🔥🔥🔥
Honestly bruh, thought it was someone's else's song until I heard, "Young Jermaine"
I'm here on repeat, really put my day into perspective not sure if I'm okay 🙃
Every time he rhymed on this beat it got better 🔥🔥🔥 This the best so farr
Who else’s gone go through their day listening to this latest masterpiece by the goat J.Cole 🎉
I'm still listening to grippy
This is the Cole people don’t know about. This feels like mixtape J Cole, truly yours J Cole, Friday Nights Lights Cole , The warmup J Cole, the Come up Cole. Which are all slept on. Lyricism at its finest🙏😩
I swear each one of those projects was like an infinity stone to Cole, and The Fall Off is gonna be the infamous snap.
@@bigaj6901 yes it is bro I cant wait for the gems he’s about to drop 😩
Facts
Head bussa was fiyeee
This the Cole I’ve been waiting for. Definitely feels/sounds like early mixtape Cole
Cole is one of the realest dudes to ever rap, never runs out of inspiration as well! I have to say thank you, his music’s been with me for 15 years now (I’m 31 now) & had a huge impact on me, I’m glad that he’s reached the success he has while staying true to his self! Cole World
A1 since Day 1. Cole giving us the soulfulness in rap THat WE BEEN MISSING!
11th grade me was right! Now I’m 31 and Cole really is one of the GOATs! Still feels surreal !! My favorite artist is millions of others favorite ! This is back when he only had “who dat” and “lights please” on the radio !
For real bro!! I remember telling every & anyone who would listen that Cole was the truth & I wanted him to be successful so badly because his music had done so much for me & I could hear how hungry he was, so glad that he wasn’t overlooked & I have some other favorites that unfortunately didn’t have nearly as much success but I only mention that because I had such strong belief that Cole would make it. I’m 31 too & Cole’s still the truth, still can’t forget his “A Star Is Born” voice, knocked it out of the park!
Who gives af about that fool, ain’t nobody care if you “was right” 🤡 just shut up and enjoy the masterclass instead of bragging about something nobody cares about. You insignificant fool always claiming something. 11th grade to 31 years old and still a childish pick me idiot 🤡 oh wow look at that your favorite artist is others too…wow crazy, cool story bro… lame ahhh 🤡
It's crazy how many people have the same story and age and timeline with Cole I'm 31 now and I can vividly remember hearing Rise and Shine and thinking to myself this is the dopest rapper that I've ever heard for the first time at 17 years old.
Cole and Drake come up and good kid mad city Kendrick was a good era wish I could go back in time
@@ricardomontoya9228 facts!! These new dudes are cool! But Cole, Drake, Dot, Big Sean, Cyhi, King Los, and Childish Gambino all had to really put in that work! They are true masters of their craft! Just listening to how they crafted bars and made them stories and literal works of art! You closed your eyes and couldn’t fathom how they came up with this stuff! It’s slowly making a comeback! But that era is some of the last of a breed that died out! Now everyone has to have a gimmick! Here today gone tomorrow