Overview
- On The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne argued the long-hyped three-way clash ended when J. Cole withdrew, ending the 'Big Three' framing.
- He said only Drake and Kendrick Lamar engaged and that Lamar emerged as the clear number one.
- DJ Envy maintained that Cole’s skills and catalog remain respected but said stepping back hurt his claim to the top spot in that moment.
- Fat Joe likewise questioned Cole’s standing after the apology and deletion of the Kendrick-directed '7 Minute Drill' on Joe and Jada.
- Coverage also notes Cole’s seventh album, The Fall-Off, is scheduled for Feb. 6, following the single 'Disc 2 Track 2' and its video.