J. Cole fans received an unexpected treat on Friday with the release of his surprise mixtape, “Might Delete Later,” PageSix reports. The highlight of the mixtape was undoubtedly the final track, “7 Minute Drill,” where Cole took aim at fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar in response to Lamar's recent diss aimed at both Cole and Drake.

In “7 Minute Drill,” Cole didn't hold back, trolling Lamar's discography and questioning the trajectory of his success. He cheekily referenced Lamar's albums, suggesting a decline in quality from his early classics to his more recent releases. Cole rapped lines like, “Your first s–t was classic, your last s–t was tragic,” and “Your second s–t put n—as to sleep, but they gassed it,” clearly poking fun at Lamar's perceived inconsistency.

A Direct Response to Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar stirred up controversy with a guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” where he took shots at both Drake and J. Cole. Lamar questioned who the “hardest MC” was among the three, implying that he, Drake, and Cole were the top contenders. While many anticipated Drake's response, it was J. Cole who stepped up to address Lamar directly.

Cole's diss track didn't beat around the bush like Drake's vague references during his tour. Instead, he directly addressed Lamar's criticisms and even took a jab at his sporadic release schedule, suggesting that Kendrick only drops “one hard verse like every 30 months.” Despite the digs, Cole made it clear that he still respects Lamar's talent, but he won't hesitate to defend his own position in the rap game.

The Fallout and Future

As tension between the two rappers continues to simmer, J. Cole's surprise mixtape has added fuel to the fire. With tracks like “7 Minute Drill,” Cole has thrown down the gauntlet, setting the stage for a potential rap feud between him and Kendrick Lamar. While Drake remains silent for now, the focus has shifted to the showdown between Cole and Lamar.

“Might Delete Later” features 12 tracks and includes guest appearances from Ari Lennox, Gucci Mane, Bas, Central Cee, and Cam’Ron. With this release, Cole has once again proven his lyrical prowess and ability to stir up conversation within the hip-hop community.

As fans eagerly await Lamar's response, one thing is clear: J. Cole's “7 Minute Drill” has reignited the debate over who truly reigns supreme in the rap game. Whether this leads to a full-blown feud or a mutual understanding between the two artists remains to be seen. But for now, the spotlight is firmly on J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar as they duke it out on the mic.