THE END OF COLE?! | J. Cole's Apology To Kendrick Lamar

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  • @KnoxHill
    @KnoxHill  Місяць тому +102

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    • @Dezzyyx
      @Dezzyyx Місяць тому +4

      I would say Might Delete Later, it's fire, but I'm not feeling it the same

    • @allenrice-cw8dc
      @allenrice-cw8dc Місяць тому +8

      J Cole is a spiritual dude. I respect J Cole MORE for what he did.

    • @BluEx22329
      @BluEx22329 Місяць тому

      Go back and react to "the heart part4" under the context of cole apologizing

    • @laggynuisance5084
      @laggynuisance5084 Місяць тому

      pls react to Walkin' by Ocean Wisdom!

    • @jimgrace3492
      @jimgrace3492 Місяць тому +1

      Pete and Bas grandsons, called nine and dex, just did a debut release, called "pecan pie". Bar heavy or what? The twins line will make your jaw hit the floor.

  • @arpit_dhiman
    @arpit_dhiman Місяць тому +1145

    Kendrick Lamar : it's time for him to prove that he's a problem
    J.Cole : I'm not the problem

    • @ShadyDBZ4
      @ShadyDBZ4 Місяць тому +124

      J Cole: I don’t want no problem* 😭

    • @sanelisomafuleka4526
      @sanelisomafuleka4526 Місяць тому +9

      😂😂😂

    • @jessecooper5726
      @jessecooper5726 Місяць тому +14

      K was talking about drake not J Cole he had only two lil jabs at j Cole the rest was at drake. Plus if drake disses he could just bring up the fact that he put him on in the beginning and K is just a snake

    • @sibusiso2841
      @sibusiso2841 Місяць тому +22

      ​@jessecooper5726 sure. That's why this line lead into the first person shooter bar as well huh?

    • @jessecooper5726
      @jessecooper5726 Місяць тому

      @@sibusiso2841 Kendrick a snake. As much as he talks about God and shit and his relationships with other artists that dude got no morale. Plus drake is right Kendrick can’t do shit to Drake. Drakes already on another planet. Drake is the new Jay Z, Kendrick is Nas. The takeover.

  • @oldbean7150
    @oldbean7150 Місяць тому +1106

    He had that post diss clarity

  • @HypoTales
    @HypoTales 8 днів тому +30

    Kendrick just dropped "meet the Grahams" and I think we all owe J Cole an apology 😭

  • @stoneyshepard5806
    @stoneyshepard5806 18 днів тому +11

    This made me respect him even more. Not crossing a line that he couldn't backup from. Cherishing his friendships and not having to "pick a side"

  • @Thisisnotmyactualname
    @Thisisnotmyactualname Місяць тому +1507

    Kendrick needs to still drop his diss and sample J Cole apologizing 😂

    • @jaysuperstion8844
      @jaysuperstion8844 Місяць тому +103

      Yesss!!! Lmao

    • @KnoxHill
      @KnoxHill  Місяць тому +366

      😭😭

    • @NodeLedge
      @NodeLedge Місяць тому

      I hope so. Biggest j Cole fan here but Kendrick needs to body him now and that hopefully wakes Cole the fuck up to make a reply

    • @ghostrecon3834
      @ghostrecon3834 Місяць тому +95

      @@KnoxHill”DAMNIT KENDRICK, THE MAN IS ALREADY DEAD!”

    • @GarryG
      @GarryG Місяць тому +16

      Bro that would be fire😂

  • @corywinters
    @corywinters Місяць тому +372

    I 100% found you because of "Like That". I ended up watching hours of your videos. I am a fan for life now.

    • @adrianarnillas7430
      @adrianarnillas7430 Місяць тому +12

      Deep dive into UA-cam and found him to be the most accurate

    • @redhunnid5142
      @redhunnid5142 Місяць тому +5

      You more of a fan of him than Cole now this is a disgrace to hip hop Cole I can’t believe he did this man 😭😭😭

  • @Rokumi13
    @Rokumi13 6 днів тому +12

    Cole staying true to himself. Dont change for nobody

  • @TheJasonboteler
    @TheJasonboteler Місяць тому +291

    Cole been begging for someone to come at him. Man took a shot back, immediately ran away, and apologized.

    • @jayc5756
      @jayc5756 Місяць тому +22

      Exactly. Pathetic

    • @arieltm4925
      @arieltm4925 Місяць тому

      ​@@jayc5756You're the dumb one here, you'll learn how it works when you grow up. As of right now y'all out here for blood being sad there's no drama are the pathetic ones

    • @JaredGivens1
      @JaredGivens1 Місяць тому +25

      Yeah man and I fw Cole heavy but this was not the move. Man's acting like a rap battle is a gangwar or some shit like nothing abt Kendricks verse suggested his beef with J Cole was anything other than competition, which has been known since Control dropped in 2013.

    • @jayc5756
      @jayc5756 Місяць тому +1

      @@JaredGivens1 Exactly

    • @pennythug1473
      @pennythug1473 Місяць тому +11

      ​@@JaredGivens1 I kinda feel like it was the right move for him, but not the right time to make that move. Like he said this 2 days after the track dropped. If he had waited longer, maybe a week or something and THEN apologized I feel like it might have been received better. Then again kendrick could have came back at him before then. At the end of the day he did what he felt was right for him and I cant hate on that. I will hate on the fact that I don't get to see 2 of the greatest of this generation, if not 2 of the greatest ever, battling it out on some competitive type shit.

  • @rahilkhanhere
    @rahilkhanhere Місяць тому +383

    This is why i respect knox. He doesn’t just understands complex bars and lyrical ability of an artist but also the idea of it. The neutral guy we need in hip hop who see the truth for what it is.

    • @gintoki_sakata__
      @gintoki_sakata__ Місяць тому +5

      the one who doesnt mind diminishing his reputation? yall dont love the guy

    • @realmzydubs
      @realmzydubs Місяць тому +6

      Nah man, can't no 1 accept this move, he surrendered before even entering the ring, atleast ryan garcia was bleeding from his nose and hurt b4 surrendering to tank davis...

    • @5106ammieDam
      @5106ammieDam Місяць тому +2

      @@realmzydubsso u want them to go to ‘war’? Over words?

    • @eduardosantana8300
      @eduardosantana8300 Місяць тому

      @@5106ammieDamno dumbass, we want to see two rappers battle. That’s it.

    • @JaredGivens1
      @JaredGivens1 Місяць тому +4

      ​@5106ammieDam it's called a rap battle my guy. And yes we absolutely wanted them to have a rap battle that would have been awesome for the culture.

  • @dpeezy9568
    @dpeezy9568 Місяць тому +438

    You can’t say “I’m the best” and “I want smoke with any rapper” and now you switching up smh

    • @christianwallace7422
      @christianwallace7422 Місяць тому +59

      Facts! Like they’ve been dissing each other for years and now Cole bends over and takes it! Crazy not a Cole fan anymore. I’ll still rock his music sometimes but now I don’t think what he’s said over all those tracks has any weight

    • @treberryiiievo39
      @treberryiiievo39 Місяць тому +13

      Thank you.

    • @somuchbttrdenu759
      @somuchbttrdenu759 Місяць тому +18

      @@christianwallace7422 yeah it is hella soft and as a hip hop fan I’ve never seen someone fold like this, Cole is still a great artist but, idk, Role Model came up on Spotify and it don’t hit the same.

    • @nocturnalgamer8285
      @nocturnalgamer8285 Місяць тому +24

      Exactly he’s ALWAYS challenging rappers to come at him. So basically he can go at lil pump and rappers of that caliber but any real rapper he’s going to have to pass.

    • @uchihaclan77
      @uchihaclan77 Місяць тому +7

      Yeah but he realized what a contradiction it was too speak out against black on black hate, love and peace then turn around and do exactly what he said he wasn’t going to do with a diss track

  • @wolfmoon6360
    @wolfmoon6360 Місяць тому +57

    J. Cole is humble. I respect him even more for stepping back and being honest.

  • @dopevids4252
    @dopevids4252 Місяць тому +93

    You are the only channel that didnt over react and kept it real 💪🏽

    • @neva_4get_me
      @neva_4get_me Місяць тому +4

      came here to say the exact same!

  • @Ghost_Gaming1899
    @Ghost_Gaming1899 Місяць тому +279

    He got it together by April 7th.

    • @_Justin_Case
      @_Justin_Case Місяць тому +30

      🤣🤣🤣🤣The line hits differently lately.

    • @brbgettingbanned
      @brbgettingbanned Місяць тому +12

      @@_Justin_Case that whole track hits different now

    • @masesimontsho9546
      @masesimontsho9546 11 днів тому +3

      He's not a coward as he clearly has the skills to go head to head based on his diss track. He just value people more than the hype, I think if he was guaranteed that the relationship could withstand the beef, he probably fully would have gone for it and stood a good chance.

  • @rahul2283
    @rahul2283 Місяць тому +261

    Cole said "I remember i was conflicted
    Misusing my influence
    Sometimes I did the same
    Abusing my power, full of resentment
    Resentment that turned into a deep depression
    Found myself screaming in the hotel room

    • @eliaxmustdie
      @eliaxmustdie Місяць тому +23

      Kendrick to Cole: LOVING YOU IS COMPLICATED 🎶

    • @joaquinpipinich2042
      @joaquinpipinich2042 Місяць тому +23

      the evils of kenny were all arround cole

    • @Zay_05
      @Zay_05 Місяць тому +21

      Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
      Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
      Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    • @ant1022
      @ant1022 Місяць тому +3

      U and J Cole are both 🐩
      Toughin up !!!

    • @Rumplegirlskin
      @Rumplegirlskin Місяць тому +3

      What am I missing, honestly? Because that is Kendrick’s poem at the end of Alright. But I saw someone played on the “Lucy” (Lucifer) character in your comments. So I assume you did for the same reason? If so, I can say it was clever.

  • @whoisJackVolpe
    @whoisJackVolpe Місяць тому +72

    Bro I'ma still keep watching all your videos, controversy or not, your channel is great and nobody breaks shit down like you do, kudos

  • @healthybuttrflyRN
    @healthybuttrflyRN Місяць тому +6

    He's still top tier, his skills don't go away just because he chooses inner peace over something that didn't feel right with him....that's mature, BRAVE & TAKES STRENGTH to say publicly when most the hiphop world is egging him on to go for the jugular.

  • @DJKuroh
    @DJKuroh Місяць тому +259

    I can respect him saying it doesn't sit right with his soul. Not every rapper has to be built like that.
    BUT, you can't then talk about people not wanting smoke and you being the best. All that talk has to be deaded on his albums because it's just not true.
    Kendrick said it on Control. He has love, but he's trying murder you lyrically. He can separate the two things, in the spirit of hip-hop
    Every "I'm the best" bar, old and new, is going to sound phony.

    • @micheleduritto
      @micheleduritto Місяць тому +18

      This^

    • @My_NameJeff
      @My_NameJeff Місяць тому +14

      Word..this too weak. Own the shit you talk

    • @Yalah777
      @Yalah777 Місяць тому +23

      This is it in the most basic terms. You can rap about climate change, no one cares. You claimed to be the goat and couldn’t rumble. Fine, but nobody wants to hear an album in a month about no one can mess with you and to test you lyrically. That’s over

    • @a.hassanhale3326
      @a.hassanhale3326 Місяць тому +6

      ​@@Yalah777you can still claim that you're the goat eventhough you think that dissing is wrong

    • @a.hassanhale3326
      @a.hassanhale3326 Місяць тому +2

      Your reasoning is weak

  • @TheKillacam818
    @TheKillacam818 Місяць тому +547

    Kendrick: Im ready for anything Cole throws at me
    Cole: Towel
    Kendrick: The fuck?

    • @fallenberet7955
      @fallenberet7955 Місяць тому +58

      Facts, I think even Kendrick was disappointed with Cole 😂

    • @ernestbrooks2377
      @ernestbrooks2377 Місяць тому +44

      😂 This seem so accurate, I think Kendrick was looking forward to going at it with Cole

    • @kashourikatsu2543
      @kashourikatsu2543 Місяць тому

      Lol

    • @XYZeNxghtmxre
      @XYZeNxghtmxre Місяць тому +6

      @@fallenberet7955I just said this yesterday when I watched ImDontai’s video.

    • @levi-aija1819
      @levi-aija1819 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂

  • @naah3914
    @naah3914 Місяць тому +32

    I didn’t like Cole before, but after this he has earned my respect.
    I am a diehard Kendrick fan and wanted to see the beef go down, but I sympathized with Cole because the media forced a response out of him. He probably didn’t think Kendrick took the first person shooter album literal.

    • @ronaldpatterson1701
      @ronaldpatterson1701 Місяць тому +8

      I respect your vision cause as a Cole fan, this is what I saw... of course, I wanted to see the back and forth also cause I thought and still think it would be an epic lyrical event!

    • @clivechainzslimenkomo7486
      @clivechainzslimenkomo7486 Місяць тому +1

      Cole a coward

  • @sanchoservices2011
    @sanchoservices2011 Місяць тому +7

    Respect to someone who has the humility and ability to reflect and say something like that. Those of us walking down a similar path get that

    • @Hubgaming27
      @Hubgaming27 Місяць тому +2

      Yeah i weirdly have more respect for j cole, dont do stuff you not proud just cause people want you to, but a bit disappointed for once cause i was excited

  • @NodeLedge
    @NodeLedge Місяць тому +219

    Honestly its not about the drama or controversy. Its the fact that they both consider themselves the best in the game. They say so in their lyrics so we all wondered who's actually the best. We all know kdot and jcole are friends so we weren't expecting anything personal. i wanted to see the two guys at the top of their games go at it to see who was actually bettter bar by bar

    • @yourboymalikcoleman8731
      @yourboymalikcoleman8731 Місяць тому +25

      Thank you someone gets it

    • @treberryiiievo39
      @treberryiiievo39 Місяць тому +28

      Exactly, there's no other way to spin this...I'm a J. Cole fan, but this is damaging for him....none of this was a "beef", this was a chance at friendly competition to establish where each sits in the pecking order at the top of hip-hop, and Jermaine blew it. There was nothing toxic in the air, just a chance to cypher with each other in a sense in the realm of a battle, with the world watching, and he submitted...after boastful, elite rapping authored by Cole the last 3-4 years, damn near begging for his pen to be tested. Rap is competition at the end of the day, it was built on it.

    • @shrbmr
      @shrbmr Місяць тому +12

      i think it was a wise decision. really shows how mature he is. and lets be real here we are all toxic, just the way we feel behind laptop is so childish. love them both, i am rooting for kendrick but in last couple of days i was forcing myself to hate on Cole. thats why he couldn't go to that zone to diss kendrick

    • @MnM1159
      @MnM1159 Місяць тому

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@shrbmrthis has nothing to do with us stop blaming us for his cowardliness. Sugarcoating another man because he tapped out is crazy. Especially when hes the one asking for all the smoke the past few years and now he back pedaling on years worth of bars???? Thats wise???? How so cuz now no one taking this goofy serious at all unless he rapping about the weather and economical downfall of fucking some african country or some shit. Playing bench on some weak ass basketball tea.

    • @lolallday08
      @lolallday08 Місяць тому +17

      ​@shrbmr Honestly, fuck all that. Rap IS competition. It's about not just being the best at your craft but proving it. While I don't truely have a dog in either Cole or Kenny's respective Fandom, I'm still a RAP fan bottom line. Both of them showing their skill against each other would've been a win for the entire genre. It wouldn't even have to be a Pusha T or Remy level diss battle that got personal, just a show of wordplay and prowess like it all used to be. Him stopping like this was just a loss for everyone involved.

  • @SinReps410HipHop
    @SinReps410HipHop Місяць тому +45

    Your explaination is what i have been saying word for word!! wow you can comprehend the humanity of a man. I appreciate you and you have earned a new sub. Plus your high level bar break downs are remarkable.

  • @Bibi-hh1md
    @Bibi-hh1md Місяць тому +4

    This is the absolute best perspective on Cole's apology towards Kendrick KDot...This actually helps me understand this from a different perspective

  • @GavinJames47
    @GavinJames47 Місяць тому +10

    The best perspective I've heard on this apology thing. Thank you

  • @kirstiriley223
    @kirstiriley223 Місяць тому +45

    I’m behind, I just barely heard of this apology and your notification popped up for it. Thanks Knox for always coming through!

    • @givendube
      @givendube Місяць тому

      What rock do you live under?

  • @kryptotello
    @kryptotello Місяць тому +64

    2 things
    1. Cole ain't "Like That'
    2. Drake played the chess game so well. Tinfoil hat, Drake sent Cole to soften the playing the field and force the 2 against each other. The beef was never with Cole, it was 90% with Drake. But Drake cleverly sent and peer pressured Cole to go first

    • @coryjackson6944
      @coryjackson6944 Місяць тому +17

      I can see Drake really setting Cole up to take the fall .. Drake seems to be very underhanded in how he moves..

    • @Dezzyyx
      @Dezzyyx Місяць тому +5

      this situation is interesting it's like chess because there are several players and so many possible moves, or counter moves that can come from this, even now. Does Kdot respond, double down on Cole while he's weak, say see I am the best? Does Drake jump in, use everything so far to his advantage, maybe throw Cole under the bus somehow? Even just the timing, Drake will be praised now if he does a diss because of the sour taste people got from Cole. Does Cole do anything later, or say anything to add to the situation? Or does no one do nothing and it ends here? Or who knows what other scenarios can play out

    • @voices1156
      @voices1156 Місяць тому

      Yall will come up with anything to excuse cole for being tender😂

    • @chantemathison1320
      @chantemathison1320 Місяць тому +5

      " Peer pressured Cole" is DIABOLICAL !! Y'all are funny

    • @kryptotello
      @kryptotello Місяць тому +2

      No excuses for Cole on my end. He has lost mad respect on my end of this conflict. He needs to stay in his humble features and my pen is good lane. But 'I'm the best or top 3 or Rushmore' .. can miss me with that one. And I will double down on peer pressure, I'm sure Drake on his corner going, "what we gonna do?" Like biiiii, he's dissing you not me.... But the man folded under pressure and took a little jab at KDot and is now being destroyed by hip-hop in general... The man misstepped twice. Once for going at KDot when the smoke wasn't for him. And 2 for doubling down and taking it back 48hrs later. Weak

  • @deafydeafs
    @deafydeafs Місяць тому +12

    The realest reaction wise insights!! No one better at the craft than Knox !

  • @Your_Average_Gamer_Fabo
    @Your_Average_Gamer_Fabo Місяць тому +127

    Cole is the school tough talker who gets into a fight and immediately starts talking peace. I'm cool with peace but Cole is the one always talking tough

    • @samuelkeathley967
      @samuelkeathley967 Місяць тому +13

      He dropped the diss because he felt the pressure from everyone around him to do so. I don’t think he ever really wanted the drama. He just felt like he had to create something to respond to Kendrick’s verse but deep down he didn’t even care to

    • @bigtonka7359
      @bigtonka7359 Місяць тому +11

      @@samuelkeathley967u can think what u want j cole been throwing subliminals and saying hes number 1 he cant say that then cry cuz u got called out by the actual number 1 its called hypocrisy

    • @nickofalltrades5303
      @nickofalltrades5303 Місяць тому +5

      Plenty of rappers who just talk to talk. Kind of part of rap, Cole mentions other rappers lying in their bars so he will do it too because it sounds hard.

    • @erys6381
      @erys6381 Місяць тому +5

      ​@@nickofalltrades5303 so youre saying hes just a capper? thats the difference between cole and kdot, kendrick is real to his words

    • @angelalgarin1918
      @angelalgarin1918 Місяць тому

      @@samuelkeathley967Explain how someone don’t want the drama or someone to step up but then be dropping songs about how no one at his level as he’s the best and this is his prime.. Explain please. Dissect all he has said about him being able to smoke a rapper lyrically but can’t have a battle. He still dissed and wasn’t bad at all but then takes it back and apologizes in public? Bruh EXPLAIN

  • @kingdragmire5082
    @kingdragmire5082 Місяць тому +56

    You have the best outlook on this from all the other reactors. You acknowledge disappointment in not getting what theoretically could’ve been but also see that it’s not up to us. Ppl saying that he “ruined hip hop” clearly didn’t listen to the rest of the mixtape because most of them were much better than 7 minute drill. This definitely goes for Cole but I think it applies to everyone, artists make better music working with other artists not tearing them down

    • @medo2339
      @medo2339 Місяць тому +3

      🗣️

    • @eduardosantana8300
      @eduardosantana8300 Місяць тому

      The gheyest thing I’ve read today.

    • @FrenkieWest32
      @FrenkieWest32 Місяць тому

      you can be disappointed without thinking it is ''up to you''. He's a public artist, people are going to weigh in how they feel about it.

  • @itskikipedia4480
    @itskikipedia4480 Місяць тому +92

    Seen plenty of reactions to this that left me disappointed. Rap fans are crazy toxic, they claim they love rappers that "don't sell their soul" but still choose to hate on J Cole because he chose to keep his.
    Knox is one of the few reactors who is seeing this from a neutral POV and resonating with a fellow rapper in a humane way.
    Much love Knox 🙏

    • @DavidBailey-zn5gz
      @DavidBailey-zn5gz Місяць тому +3

      You speaking facts 💯

    • @knowledgeseeker1528
      @knowledgeseeker1528 Місяць тому +19

      He sold his soul the minute he dropped an album full of disses he didn't really want to do. It's out there now and he can't take it back. Apology or no apology. That's why he's getting flamed and deservedly so.

    • @vkp00
      @vkp00 Місяць тому +5

      Spot on! Knox nailed it. J Cole is primed for a showdown, just not with his homie.
      However, it would've been epic to witness these lyrical wizards go toe to toe, but Cole's gotta stay true to his spirit.

    • @Dezzyyx
      @Dezzyyx Місяць тому +18

      Y'all are so gullible it's crazy. People who call the BS are toxic? It's not neutral not calling shit what it was. It's fine, make mistakes, but stop trying to say Cole is some kind of saint for this, when the truth is he f*ed up and made a goofy move, making a diss he didnt believe in, only to make another goofy move which is apologize like the damage isn't already done. So you dissed him, but now you want it to go away? That's not being the bigger man, that's being a coward, not standing on what you did. The stage stunt wasn't about being real, it was about being fake. Shouting out Kendrick how convenient right now, to save face. Man it's so obvious, crazy people buy this.

    • @tryver18
      @tryver18 Місяць тому +2

      @@Dezzyyx Exactly! Two wrongs don't make a right.

  • @robinj5553
    @robinj5553 Місяць тому +5

    Def been a supporter of you before this beef and really appreciate your perspective! Cole on his grown man shit Ahd I respect him even more for doing what’s best for him and his mental.

  • @p0tatopotata
    @p0tatopotata Місяць тому +4

    i also feel the same!! i think cole wants to get that top spot with his skills with his pen not with controversy and negativity! you got yourself a new subscriber!! GOAT🙌

  • @thatduderemenny
    @thatduderemenny Місяць тому +76

    Needed to see a positive view on the situation, thanks Knox 👍🏼

    • @BridgetSmith-nb2pz
      @BridgetSmith-nb2pz Місяць тому +6

      The positive view Cole been begging for someone to test his greatness now people like him and you want to play dumb about Cole just make positive music ,boy bye 😅

    • @Dezzyyx
      @Dezzyyx Місяць тому +5

      ugh... positivity used as a pass to let everything people do go. As opposed to call it what it is. Make mistakes, but stop making things look as if what happened didn't happen, that pisses me off. Just call it what it was, then we can let it go. I ain't ever gonna participate in BS. "Oh Cole's the bigger man! this isn't him! he's about love man!". Funny, when the beef was still on it wasn't that, you all cheered Cole on, he was gonna merk Kendrick.

  • @thegoodpharmacist0
    @thegoodpharmacist0 Місяць тому +16

    I guess Cole just can't bring himself to see Kdot as an enemy. I can understand that.
    Thanks Knox, you really did find the right angle to make it right. Cole is really a saint after all.

    • @donnacarr9660
      @donnacarr9660 Місяць тому +2

      😂 what ever helps Cole get some sleep

    • @JonathanGonzalez-jz4td
      @JonathanGonzalez-jz4td Місяць тому

      They were never enemies .. it was always love and for the sport of hip hop and competition..

  • @Tristan_Hitchens
    @Tristan_Hitchens 29 днів тому +5

    J Cole showed a level of humility, integrity, and true masculinity that impressed me. I did not grow up on Hip Hop or Rap, so I’ll acknowledge he may have lost something huge by doing this due to the nature of his career. however, he showed the world what a real one looks like.💯

  • @thabaningcobo3672
    @thabaningcobo3672 Місяць тому +15

    Thanks Bru, I needed someone to come and say this. 🙏🏿Much Luv from South Africa

  • @JasonKing8113
    @JasonKing8113 Місяць тому +14

    Much respect to Knox this was a great vid and reaction 🙏

  • @StayBlessed47
    @StayBlessed47 Місяць тому +24

    Knox, I’m one of the new subscribers and I’m still rocking with you once this is all over. Much love!

    • @KnoxHill
      @KnoxHill  Місяць тому +8

      Means a lot man thanks for giving the channel a chance 🤟

  • @McCannacle
    @McCannacle Місяць тому +42

    I'm thinking Drake was heavily pressing Cole to put something out.
    It's on Aubrey now.

    • @xeno-kun2246
      @xeno-kun2246 Місяць тому +5

      thats some bad copium my friend

    • @McCannacle
      @McCannacle Місяць тому +7

      @@xeno-kun2246 😂it is but it’s because I don’t want Kendrick to go back into hiding

    • @dorischikwani3281
      @dorischikwani3281 Місяць тому +3

      it's not on anyone, Kendrick won in a disappointing way

    • @eddiereekie2403
      @eddiereekie2403 Місяць тому

      He got killed by Budden and Pusha. He can't say anything to anyone.

  • @nicholasjessing3212
    @nicholasjessing3212 Місяць тому +4

    Real wisdom, real man.
    For those talking bad on what this man did by showing real wisdom and humility...time to wake up and learn. Wisdom is to be searched out... to apologize and admit a mistake is a dying quality.... and its what a man does... you can break down lyrics all day, but take a deep look and see what this mans spirit was breaking down to him. Peace is worth more than gold... Coles best bars started when he corrected his spirit...watch what he creates now!

  • @hotwheelz3643
    @hotwheelz3643 Місяць тому +44

    Literally was just searching to see if u made a video on this 😭😂

  • @iaintblackimo.j.7753
    @iaintblackimo.j.7753 Місяць тому +190

    The album don’t even hit the same after the apology 🤦🏾‍♂️😭😭😭

    • @JaredBruski
      @JaredBruski Місяць тому +14

      None of his shit do

    • @DavidIRL9
      @DavidIRL9 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@multiplepassions3694 none* probably

    • @JaredBruski
      @JaredBruski Місяць тому

      @@DavidIRL9 lol not sure how I fucled that up but ye

    • @JaredBruski
      @JaredBruski Місяць тому

      @@multiplepassions3694 none bruh. I fucked it up

    • @DavidIRL9
      @DavidIRL9 Місяць тому

      @@JaredBruski Shit happens

  • @TheHumbleking718
    @TheHumbleking718 Місяць тому +3

    Thank You for this take 💯💯

  • @Jarek9933
    @Jarek9933 Місяць тому

    That's why I've subbed to this channel recently. Knox you smoke all these rap heads reacting with a solid down to earth perspective and above Genius level bars decryption

  • @SykoNerd
    @SykoNerd Місяць тому +71

    I actually respect him if his heart is in that place. I love rap beef, but I have to repect Cole for stepping up and speaking from his heart, knowing that he was going to get hate and disrespect. My heart works like his, so I honestly understand. Kendrick as a colleague & friend was more important to him. Love ya, Professor ✌️🫶

    • @certified_jaz4487
      @certified_jaz4487 Місяць тому +1

      Your friend slapped you told you he's aiming at you n he's still your friend

    • @otterdonnelly9959
      @otterdonnelly9959 Місяць тому +1

      @@certified_jaz4487their effort ratio wasn’t the same. It seemed hasty and not calculated

    • @eduardosantana8300
      @eduardosantana8300 Місяць тому

      If the shoes were reversed, I would hold Kendrick to the same standards. This dude been talking about how he’d smoke ANY RAPPER. Well THE RAPPER showed up, and this mfer turned around real quick. Weak, and not anything I’d expect from someone as good as j Cole. Simply nothing will ever hit the same, j Cole is now the Keith urban of hip hop.

    • @samueld5418
      @samueld5418 Місяць тому +1

      he needs to stop claiming to be the best. no respect for someone who sounds big but backs down from any kind of competition.

  • @makharakhan5624
    @makharakhan5624 Місяць тому +4

    Was waiting for you to post!

  • @ScottShuOfficial
    @ScottShuOfficial Місяць тому +3

    hiphop fan from China. Personally I'm in Kdot's corner on this whole situation. Been waiting for ur two cents on this. While Cole's move is rare during battles and seems weak/lame at first glance (my first reaction), one can also say it's bold and courageous. I do respect him for being true to himself. And isn't this what "keep it real" means or "I don't giva F" type of energy is about? Ppl use to saying/hearing this , but find it hard to accept when someone finally put into action?

  • @tarheelblue23198
    @tarheelblue23198 Місяць тому +3

    Bro thank you for your unbiased viewpoint, honestly not many people can step outside of their drama filled heads to let Cole be Cole . He’s still the 🐐 and you’re honestly the goat of these videos!!

  • @kouamesamson9665
    @kouamesamson9665 Місяць тому +62

    Might delete later… I don’t really care, I still gonna listen to Cole.

    • @chongochishimba6207
      @chongochishimba6207 Місяць тому +20

      I respect that but no more tough talk from cole

    • @andrewskidmore9955
      @andrewskidmore9955 Місяць тому +12

      The problem is Cole talking about wanting smoke then getting it and folding.I'll still listen to him but sadly there will be an asterix next to his name after this.

    • @kouamesamson9665
      @kouamesamson9665 Місяць тому +6

      @@chongochishimba6207 Listen to his albums, he was never about this tough talk. He has a smooth flow till recently. He tried to give what the fans wanted but at what cost? To the point where he has to change himself and that’s wrong. He went back to what feels right for him and I respect that.

    • @CalumL-fr6lg
      @CalumL-fr6lg Місяць тому +1

      ​@@andrewskidmore9955exactly. It's never the same again. I always felt he was like this though.

    • @user-uo8cd6de8d
      @user-uo8cd6de8d Місяць тому +2

      @@kouamesamson9665it’s Cole’s fault. If he not like that then he should’ve kept his mouth shut and not respond……but no, Cole talked all tuff on his little diss track and album…. All that stick talk, I’m the best, etc…. Just to say I’m sorry. 😂 Yeah he needs to release a new album without the tuff talk and delete “Might Delete Later”.

  • @LilacLobotomies
    @LilacLobotomies Місяць тому +17

    Rappers 20 years ago would NEVER. Smh 💀

  • @TiongaBenPhiri
    @TiongaBenPhiri Місяць тому

    That's why I love your channel bro. Extremely well thought out points.

  • @klosabstractcorner1561
    @klosabstractcorner1561 Місяць тому +2

    Man I love how you broke this down Knoxx!!! 💯💪🏾

  • @AdamM
    @AdamM Місяць тому +17

    hate the narrative that Cole is soft and people will stop listening to his music over this. Great video Knox and great take!

    • @ayevisualz8726
      @ayevisualz8726 Місяць тому +6

      They won’t stop listen trust me lol, soon as the fall off drops they will be right back

    • @Man-mx2sy
      @Man-mx2sy Місяць тому +1

      oh no we will listen alright but cole will NEVER be no. 1 now, bro got the bronze medal

    • @pianogeekdan4621
      @pianogeekdan4621 Місяць тому

      @@Man-mx2synah this makes him better than the rest of

    • @dorischikwani3281
      @dorischikwani3281 Місяць тому

      he definitely soft. We will listen to his music still.

    • @mvc2177
      @mvc2177 Місяць тому +2

      He’s soft in rap battles but a good person at heart. I could listen to some of his stuff no problem but that other gangsta stuff or talking about being #1 just don’t sit right with me. Is not a narrative. Is how many rap fans feel. Rap is meant to have battles. He should have just kept his mouth shut or never responded in the first place.

  • @ethananasta1045
    @ethananasta1045 Місяць тому +19

    Thank you for getting this right Knox, you a real one. PREACH

  • @nickalisstickz5666
    @nickalisstickz5666 Місяць тому +6

    Respect Knox... couldn't have said it better myself

  • @LateNiteCrew01
    @LateNiteCrew01 Місяць тому +4

    You are very very mature and I love your take. I love that outlook

  • @pjtibayan
    @pjtibayan Місяць тому +11

    Was waiting for your post. A balanced perspective and worth the wait. Thanks, Knox✊🏾

  • @Nomad-sk3es
    @Nomad-sk3es Місяць тому +3

    Thank you this is the best reaction. You are officially the best reactors. J.Cole will always be one the greatest ever. I have no problem with him apologising but i understand people being mad but mistakes happened and you can’t take away J.Cole legacy just because of what seems to a lot of people as a mistake. Cole is forever goated 🐐

  • @lordremonoble
    @lordremonoble Місяць тому +5

    In the history of rap when did guys beef just for "competition?" They don't have a genuine issue, and they are or were friends. I respect his decision

    • @LebronJames-bb4dw
      @LebronJames-bb4dw Місяць тому +1

      Facts these lil dudes though Jay z and nas or biggie and pac was for sport. That was true hate. If you don’t hate the person you dissin then the diss shit won’t work. I dot doesn’t wanna go bar for bar. He wants to air some info out

  • @kennzahkennzah5482
    @kennzahkennzah5482 Місяць тому

    Your analysis is on another level, subscribed, you are underrated

  • @06r6n
    @06r6n Місяць тому +22

    Knox for the win! Great summation and perspective!

  • @sam_gumada
    @sam_gumada Місяць тому +9

    I'm delighted to hear this from you.
    It's not just about the beef for Cole, he also considers the people who listen to him to be inspired.

  • @ShaMonWilborn
    @ShaMonWilborn Місяць тому +1

    Knox, you one of the best, right with nolifeshaq! Yall are the best two reactors on youtube! Good break down on this too! Cole just want his peace. And u a dope mc as well! Fan for life

  • @youngdnation2269
    @youngdnation2269 Місяць тому

    Been waiting for reaction on this you never miss that's why I'm your fan.

  • @brirob00
    @brirob00 Місяць тому +4

    One of the most logical/ non-emotional, takes on the situation. Good to see a young man be like that. Great job! 😎

  • @leninaham9797
    @leninaham9797 Місяць тому +1

    Knox you are truly the best. Mad respect for you and your channel.

  • @barbiesvet1-3-18
    @barbiesvet1-3-18 Місяць тому

    Been watching u for seems like a decade now and so glad to see u over a million deserved it awhile ago❤

  • @asadahmad1455
    @asadahmad1455 Місяць тому +3

    said everything so perfectly...*chef's kiss* amazing reaction..

  • @sweett5896
    @sweett5896 Місяць тому +5

    I think I like him more because he's shown me he's above it all, he's mature & stable enough to come forward speak on it & apologize! ❤

  • @samuraichou7460
    @samuraichou7460 11 днів тому

    Dude, knox, you a real breath of fresh air. I havent watched you in a minute but randomly remembered u today. Was interested to hear your side and breakdown with all the beefs thats been happening, and I'm glad i watched you 😅. Cause people react so extreme as a knee jerk reaction as u said near the end that it just pissed me off. You breaking down and understanding where each person is coming from is what seperates you from other reactors so i just wanna say good shit man. Like especially with this Cole apology like people were like Cole's finished and what not but like i expected nothing different from him. Whilst 7 min drill was fire just feels weird for him to go at kendrick. People say oh he talks all this shit that he'll smoke when it comes to beef but why go after people you respect, hes still all about his talk nonetheless just with people that genuinely deserve the smoke. But you also gave the other side that it wouldve been historic if he didnt apoligise and the two fr went in on each other.
    Anyways wish u nothing but love.

  • @jamesc1396
    @jamesc1396 Місяць тому

    factsssss, new subscriber, love your point of view!

  • @musicmasterdylan3000
    @musicmasterdylan3000 Місяць тому +7

    been waiting for your take and its 100% on, thanks as usual knox!

  • @davidinonds5297
    @davidinonds5297 Місяць тому +5

    I have been waiting for your take on this man😂....J.Cole Let me down big time....That apology video is hard to watch when you are I J.cole fan man😂🥲

    • @nathanael423
      @nathanael423 Місяць тому

      Man I went to watch it and clicked off now I’m back trying to watch it 😂

  • @Yash-kl3nk
    @Yash-kl3nk Місяць тому

    bro love your opinion really waiting you to react on this situation.

  • @kenez4488
    @kenez4488 Місяць тому +2

    You know knox . You have made my day

  • @83_Tone
    @83_Tone Місяць тому +11

    I love your take on this!!! You nailed that. 💯

  • @kradrexuchiha6440
    @kradrexuchiha6440 Місяць тому +4

    I love the way you can see both perspectives 🐐

  • @sekereterra
    @sekereterra Місяць тому

    Thank you, Knox Hill. You took the words out of my mouth...but you said it better than I could've.

  • @gummibear750
    @gummibear750 Місяць тому

    I admit, I found you because of "Like That" but I'm going to continue to watch you because I love the way you break it down. ❤

  • @gingerbreadprime2392
    @gingerbreadprime2392 Місяць тому +6

    Wow I’m really early. Yo Knox your music is dope. It’ll be dope to see a freestyle from you ngl🫡🫡🫡

    • @KnoxHill
      @KnoxHill  Місяць тому +1

      Ay appreciate it!

    • @gingerbreadprime2392
      @gingerbreadprime2392 Місяць тому +1

      @@KnoxHillcould we possibly see a freestyle from you in the future???

    • @lislbrink4272
      @lislbrink4272 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@gingerbreadprime2392 Ask him during a live stream in the comments, he always drops a freestyle if anybody asks 😊

  • @sheypandraus2871
    @sheypandraus2871 Місяць тому +4

    Eminem‘s new album will bury them all

  • @maurocandiago4869
    @maurocandiago4869 Місяць тому

    Excellent analysis! Many other UA-camrs got mad and sh*t. You kept it cool and tried to analyse from different angles. Well done!

  • @anthonyokwedy7101
    @anthonyokwedy7101 5 днів тому

    Dude your analysis is dope. I am a fan for life.

  • @Yawnz7GZ
    @Yawnz7GZ Місяць тому +5

    I discovered you from your pi reaction/breakdown, which was insane, picked up on things I never woulda, but your take on this really gotchu my respect

  • @battleboy_1
    @battleboy_1 7 днів тому +3

    J.Cole was guided to apologize and by the looks of it he did the right thing

  • @zainpog
    @zainpog Місяць тому +1

    after watching everyones b.s heated reaction Finally a W take on this whole situation & i agree with you on this, it's not that Cole is not capable enough to diss someone & completely go at him it's just that he ain't wanna do this back n forth shit with Kendrick whom he respects so much & respects his art ppl don't realise what might be going thru Cole's mind, im still a huge Cole fan will listen to him forever & maybe who knows we might get a Cole x Kendrick collab out of this which would be amazing for Hip-Hop

  • @JInkJones
    @JInkJones Місяць тому

    This was a great take on this topic

  • @moidulislam6329
    @moidulislam6329 Місяць тому +2

    Knox seeing wat others r not as usual!!

  • @X2Musashi
    @X2Musashi Місяць тому +15

    Best unbiased reaction/breakdown to this situation, this is my first time seeing this Cole speech because i’ve waited for your breakdown since i think you can see the whole picture and know the history of it.

  • @hashwasyiemlieh4324
    @hashwasyiemlieh4324 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this breakdown. 💯 respect your opinion!

  • @kingnesskashe
    @kingnesskashe Місяць тому +1

    Everyone with bias reactions, I had to come to my day one thanks for the positive opinion Knox. Will keep on rocking this Chanel forever. #love🇳🇦

  • @bennys5770
    @bennys5770 Місяць тому +9

    Knoxhill!

  • @jaysnipez2522
    @jaysnipez2522 Місяць тому +6

    All these cry babies in the comments. Coles doin what feels best for him

  • @davycompo9990
    @davycompo9990 Місяць тому

    when you were talking about the controversy sells, and the click through rate. As a usually watcher I didn’t want to even click the video because of the thumbnail lol, but was also interested in your opinion so here I am😅. Much love man

  • @RAREFACTION808
    @RAREFACTION808 Місяць тому

    hey knox, i have been watching your videos for a while now, and i love your style man!
    i was wondering if you could react to samsa, haunt me.
    its a great song that i dont see a lot of reactors giving it time.
    anyway, i hope you have a blessed day!
    keep the great content👍

  • @dev8870
    @dev8870 Місяць тому +38

    I totally understand what J cole did but one thing i want people to understand is that "being naive" and "choosing to be humble" are two different things, kendrick dissed him thats no secret, you either dont step into the beef or stay till you die, quitting after saying what he did makes him look bad and isnt good for the sport called hiphop.

    • @arieltm4925
      @arieltm4925 Місяць тому +3

      In my opinion It's much harder to back off after going tip top, rather than continue.
      Cole and Kendrick are peers, they fw each other. No good outcome can come out of that beef. He puts their friendship, human connexion, in front of hip-hop history, and I can't even be mad. He found peace within him

  • @Illthallion
    @Illthallion Місяць тому +10

    So far it has only been Knox and Fantano that have been 💯on viewing this from Cole's perspective out of a lot of reactors/content creators I have seen lately

  • @jamesambush1198
    @jamesambush1198 Місяць тому

    Hey Knox I really love your stuff man. Are you ever going to review scientists and engineers by Killer Mike? It really seems like you're kind of jam. Especially Andre 3000 and killer Mike's verse.

  • @GEEKYFREEK
    @GEEKYFREEK Місяць тому +2

    You were PREACHING in this video 🎉