Benzino Reacts To J. Cole’s Kendrick Lamar Apology

In the wake of Kendrick Lamar’s controversial diss track “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, which he aimed at Drake and J. Cole, fans eagerly awaited a response from each rapper. J. Cole’s unexpected release of his album ‘Might Delete Later,’ which included a Kendrick Diss track titled “7 Minute Drill,” seemed to be the answer fans were waiting for. However, J. Cole’s swift decision to apologize publicly during his performance at Dreamville and later remove the song from streaming services has sparked mixed reactions among fans.

Despite the differing opinions, Benzino has come forward to defend J. Cole’s decision. In a recent interview with TMZ Hip Hop, Benzino commended J. Cole for his ability to handle conflicts with maturity and professionalism. He praised the rapper as a role model for young fans and for his commitment to setting a good example in the industry. Benzino noted that J. Cole’s decision to remove the Kendrick Diss track was a testament to his respect for his fellow artists and his desire to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

J. Cole’s decision to remove the Kendrick Diss track from his album ‘Might Delete Later’ has sparked a conversation among fans. While opinions may differ, it’s important to remember to handle conflicts with maturity and professionalism. Sometimes, the best response is to take the high road and avoid unnecessary disputes.

He explained,

“J. Cole, Kendrick, Drake, they’re not battle rappers. Not saying that they can’t, but they didn’t come into the game as that. They came into the game making amazing songs, “

During his interview, Benzino expressed his admiration for J. Cole’s approach to handling beef in the music industry. However, he pointed out that his situation with Eminem was entirely different. Benzino has had a long-standing feud with Eminem for several years, and he believes that the only way to resolve their issues is through a face-to-face rap battle. Benzino thinks that he is currently at the peak of his artistic abilities and that this battle will test his skills.

“I believe I could face-to-face battle with him and I’m willing to do so,”

“I’m willing to challenge him right here on TMZ. A face-to-face battle, three rounds, and I believe I could take him.”

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