J. Cole Addresses Noname And Snow On Tha Bluff Has Created Some Controversy

J. Cole’s latest track “Snow on Tha Bluff” addresses his feelings of inadequacy surrounding activism, as protests against racism and police brutality across the world are being held. However, the verse at the beginning of his single seems to address a “young lady” who is using her platform to educate about systemic racism. Based on the description of the woman’s tweets it is speculated that he was referring to rapper and activist Noname.

He confirmed, that Noname was the person in question Wednesday morning on his twitter and stating he stands behind every word of the song that dropped last night. Some people may assume to know who the song is about and that’s fine with him. As it’s not my job to tell anybody what to think or feel about the work. As well as shouting out the artist and encouraging people to follow her.

He finishes by saying he’s not a leader but appreciates Noname for “challenging” his beliefs.

“We may not agree with each other but we gotta be gentle with each other,” said J. Cole

There has been a divide in the reaction to this song as he was praised by some for speaking his mind,  while also receiving backlash from others who deemed his tone as misogynistic and didn’t find it appropriate to criticize and police a Black woman’s tone.

Several artists have disagreed with Cole’s track and its message, Chance the Rapper whose collaborated with both Noname and Cole. Believing Cole took an L for putting out an entire song about she needs to reconsider their tone and attitude to save the world undermines all the work Noname has done.

Earl Sweatshirt was another artist to respond to the situation”Lol before I get grouped into anything let me state that the first truth of many is that the shit was just corny… It would b like on one of the nights following big floyds death if a white rapper (one that ppl like) made a ‘im uneducated on ur plight’ track it just taste bad lol.”

Noname’s fellow Chicagoan Open Mike Eagle named both parties in his remark. “If Cole has a problem with Noname there is no way in the whole wide world that he’s dumb enough to send bars at her,” Mike wrote. “That would be dumb on 5 to 7 different levels.”

Kari Faux and Jean Grae were also weighed in:

Some have noted that Cole had been quick to show support and empathy toward controversial male rappers such as XXXTentacion, Kodak Black, and 6ix9ine in the past, but appears critical of Noname’s outspoken approach to politics. Leave a message in the comment section below do you think of whose side you agree with.