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Ye Declares War: J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar "Overrated"

5/2/2025

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In a bold and controversial move, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, unleashed a scathing critique on J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, declaring their music devoid of depth. With a shocking admission of disdain for Cole, stating, "I hate J. Cole," he also labeled Kendrick as overrated, reigniting tensions in the hip-hop community.

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In a bold and controversial move, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, unleashed a scathing critique on J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, declaring their music devoid of depth. With a shocking admission of disdain for Cole, stating, "I hate J. Cole," he also labeled Kendrick as overrated, reigniting tensions in the hip-hop community.