Overview
- In a candid Talk With Flee interview, J. Cole said his Kendrick Lamar response “7 Minute Drill” was meant to “say just enough,” describing it as light, survivable jabs shaped by fan pressure to respond before releasing his long‑planned album.
- Cole confirmed that early versions of The Fall‑Off included both Kendrick Lamar and Drake, but he removed their features after their 2024 feud and a project leak disrupted his rollout plans.
- He and Cam’ron said the 2024 lawsuit over Cam’s verse on “Ready ’24” was leverage to secure a promised podcast appearance tied to the album rollout, and they closed the dispute with their on‑air sit‑down.
- In a separate 7PM in Brooklyn appearance, Cole rejected a rumor that ScHoolboy Q pushed him to apologize to Kendrick, calling the claim a straight lie.
- Cole said he made The Fall‑Off so he would be content if it were his last album, signaling he could step back after its release if the inspiration fades.