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J. Cole Accused of 'Switching Up' on Drake with Future & Metro Boomin Collab

J. Cole Accused of ‘Switching Up’ on Drake with Future & Metro Boomin Collab

J. Cole has come under fire for allegedly “switching up” on Drake after appearing on the new album by Future and Metro Boomin, two artists with whom Drake has had notable tensions. The album, We Still Don’t Trust You, features a surprise guest appearance from J. Cole on the track “Red Leather.” This collaboration has sparked controversy, especially considering the strained relationships Drake has with Future and Kendrick Lamar, both of whom have aimed shots at him on previous releases.

J. Cole’s Verse on ‘Red Leather’

On “Red Leather,” J. Cole reflects on his career and legacy, rapping: “I can’t stop right now, they gon’ remember me forever/ My story’s more clever, my similes was better.” He mentions his transformation from a conscious rapper to a more confident persona and touches on themes of monogamy and relationships, including a reference to Rubi Rose. While the lyrics don’t explicitly mention Drake, many fans have interpreted the collaboration as a sign of J. Cole distancing himself from the 6 God.

J. Cole Accused of 'Switching Up' on Drake with Future & Metro Boomin Collab

The Alleged Betrayal

J. Cole’s surprise appearance on We Still Don’t Trust You led many to accuse him of betraying Drake. Both Future and Kendrick Lamar have made pointed remarks at Drake in their recent work, and many feel that by joining Future and Metro on this album, J. Cole has aligned himself with Drake’s rivals. A post on X (formerly Twitter) reads: “J Cole linking with the opps now? The switch up is crazy,” while another fan shared a meme with LeBron James looking distraught, adding: “Drake seeing The Weeknd & A$AP Rocky diss him when he’s not even finished addressing Kendrick, Metro & Future. And the icing on the cake is J Cole featured on the album as well.”

J. Cole and Drake’s Past Collaborations

Before this, J. Cole was considered one of Drake’s closest allies in the industry. The two had teamed up for the successful single “First Person Shooter” and performed together on Drake’s It’s All a Blur — Big As the What? Tour. Cole had also been the first to respond to Kendrick Lamar’s sharp verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” which led to his diss track “7 Minute Drill.” However, J. Cole later apologized for the diss during his performance at Dreamville Festival, a move that left some fans disappointed.

The fallout from this apology reportedly affected Drake’s willingness to share the stage with J. Cole at the festival. Podcaster Mal claimed that Drake had expressed reluctance to perform with Cole, questioning whether they could perform their collaborative tracks like “First Person Shooter” without addressing Kendrick Lamar. Mal claimed Drake had been hesitant to perform unless they were dissing Kendrick, adding tension to their relationship.

J. Cole Accused of 'Switching Up' on Drake with Future & Metro Boomin Collab

The Growing Rift

Despite J. Cole’s collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, there has been no direct comment from Drake on this apparent shift in alliances. However, rumors suggest that the 6 God is preparing a “nuclear” diss track to address the growing number of rivals, including those from his extended circle like J. Cole. While Drake remains tight-lipped, the collaboration has undoubtedly fueled further speculation about his relationships with other hip-hop heavyweights.

As the drama continues to unfold, fans are watching closely to see if J. Cole and Drake’s friendship can survive these growing tensions or if the switch up signals the beginning of a rift between the two stars.