Kanye West Criticizes J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar During Livestream

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has recently reignited longstanding tensions in the hip-hop community by publicly denouncing both J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar during livestreams and social media posts. West repeatedly stated he 'hates' J. Cole's music, dismissing it as not even music, and criticized fans of Kendrick Lamar as not understanding 'real rap.' He questioned Drake's collaborations with J. Cole and ridiculed celebrities like Ben Affleck for listing Kendrick among their favorite rappers. These harsh remarks build on a history of mutual jabs, with Ye referencing past feuds and Cole's earlier tracks perceived as veiled critiques of West. Despite Ye's provocations, J. Cole has responded with relative restraint, acknowledging West's musical influence on his early work but maintaining a positive public demeanor. Ye’s latest comments have sparked widespread debate about artistic rivalry and authenticity within the rap genre.