50 Cent Says J. Cole ‘Paid the Most’ By Opting Out of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Battle: ‘It’s a Part of Hip-Hop Culture to Compete’
50 knows a thing or two about beefing in hip-hop.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 50 Cent appeared on The Crew Has It podcast to discuss hip-hop culture and the 2024 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake battle. The veteran rapper expressed his belief that J. Cole lost the most by opting out of the clash, stating, "I think it’s a part of hip-hop culture to compete. The mistake is when you opt out of the competition.
I think J. Cole paid the most." Although 50 praised Cole's non-traditional, authentic approach, he did acknowledge Drake's victory in the feud, though he questioned what the rapper truly lost. Drake recently returned with his May trifecta of albums, making him the first artist to hold the top three slots of the Billboard 200 simultaneously.
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