Drake Praises Rapper J Cole: "You're One of the Greatest Rappers to Touch a Mic"
- Drake assured J. Cole that he is one of the greatest rappers to ever touch a mic
- These, rapper Drake said while performing during the opening stop of J. Cole's The Off-Season Tour at Miami on Friday, September 25
- Drake's praises on J. Cole came barely days after the latter, through his Heaven's EP freestyle rapped that people have been putting him at the third position after Drake and Kendrick Lamar
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American-Canadian rapper Drake has given rapper J. Cole his flowers while he is still alive.
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Greatest rapper to hold a mic
Drake recently acknowledged J. Cole and referred to him as the greatest rapper currently.
All the pampering was done by Drake as he stepped on stage during the opening stop of J. Cole's The Off-Season Tour at Miami on Friday, September 25, night.
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Drake stole the show when he invited Future and Drizzy on stage to perform with him his number one hit son Way 2 Sexy.
Well, he dropped yet another bombshell to attendees when he took some time off the performance to laud and celebrate J. Cole.
“I gotta say this ‘cause I don’t always wanna have a heartfelt moment when we’re on stage together. You know, you did that ‘Pipe Down’ freestyle the other day. You were saying in the freestyle that they gave you the bronze or whatever, me and Kendrick [Lamar]...I just want you to understand something. You are genuine, without a doubt, one of the greatest rappers to ever touch a mic.” Drake said.
Drake's praises on J. Cole came barely days after the latter, through his Heaven's EP freestyle rapped that people have been putting him at the third position after Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
“Some people say that I’m running third, they threw the bronze at me/Behind Drake and Dot, yeah, them n***as is superstars to me.” J. Cole rapped.
Drake for J Cole
Well, while many people placed J. Cole at number three, Drake encouraged him by confirming he is one of the greatest rappers alive.
“I just want to let you know, there are way too many people in the world that think and know that Cole is in the top position. I love you with all my heart, you’re my brother, one of my favorite artists. Always appreciate you having me out here.” Drake assured Cole.
J Cole drops fire remix of Drake's 'Pipe Down'
In related news, Briefly News reported that J Cole has dropped a fire remix of Drake's new song, Pipe Down. The rapper's fans lost it on social media after the remix surfaced online.
Pipe Down is Drake's new track. It is features in his recently-released album, Certified Lover Boy. J Cole used the Canadian superstar's beat of the song and penned his own lyrics. Cole's fans think their fave bodied the track.
They have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the remix and some have been quoting J Cole's fire lyrics. The video to the remix was posted on Twitter by @TeamDreamville, J Cole's Number 1 stan account.
Source: Briefly News
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