In the realm of hip-hop beefs, the recent spat between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar has been a hot topic of discussion. However, not everyone is impressed with the latest shots fired. Joe Budden, the rapper-turned-podcaster, recently voiced his dissatisfaction with J. Cole’s diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, titled “7 Minute Drill,” featured on his surprise mixtape Might Delete Later.

During the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, released on Saturday (April 6), Budden shared his critique of the track, highlighting its lackluster tone. “The tone,” he expressed, “This is my issue with this fucking narcoleptic sounding shit. This sounds like… if I was actively looking to cop fentanyl this is what I would put on. I want to hear him sound alive.”

While many in the rap community seem to have taken sides in the ongoing feud between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, one rapper notably steering clear of the controversy is Russ. When asked by a fan if he’s choosing a side, Russ humorously responded, “I’m 31.” His lighthearted reply sparked varied reactions among fans, with some appreciating the humor while others questioned the relevance of his age to the discussion.

On the closing track of his mixtape, “7 Minute Drill,” J. Cole appears to reference Kendrick Lamar’s recent disses aimed at him and Drake, firing back with his own scathing bars. He critiques the perceived quality of Kendrick’s recent work while boasting about his own success and readiness to defend his title as a top rapper.

The diss track arrives just two weeks after Kendrick Lamar took shots at J. Cole and Drake in his guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Kendrick’s verse hinted at disdain for indirect jabs in rap, expressing a willingness to confront issues head-on.

As the feud between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar continues to unfold, fans eagerly await further developments and responses from both sides. In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop rivalries, one thing remains certain: tensions are high, and the lyrical sparring shows no signs of slowing down.