Following the relese of his latest LP, the 'No Role Modelz' rapper has stirred controversy with his lyrics in new track called 'Pi' where he takes aim at an unnamed 'trans fella.'
- Apr 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Friday, March 5, J. Cole dropped his surprise album, "Might Delete Later," which ignited both excitement and controversy. While one track featured a diss at Kendrick Lamar, another ignited a firestorm of criticism.
In the song "Pi" with Daylyt and Ab-Soul, Cole raps lyrics that critics have deemed transphobic. The lyrics read, "They plead the fifth, I'm seeing hints of a trans fella / In cancel culture's vicinity, he's no killer, trust me / Beneath his chosen identity, there is still a pussy, period."
These lyrics sparked outrage on social media, with X users accusing Cole of using "trans" as a slur. Many condemned him for using such offensive language, especially considering his stature in the music industry.
"An artist as big as J. Cole shouldn't be getting away with these weirdly transphobic lines anymore," one user tweeted. Another stated, "So J. Cole just proved again that he's not on Kendrick's level and transphobic."
The controversy has overshadowed the release of "Might Delete Later," which features a range of artists, including Young Dro, Gucci Mane, Ari Lennox, Cam'ron, Central Cee, and Bas. It remains to be seen whether Cole will address the backlash or if he will let the controversy subside on its own.
In the meantime, the album has also garnered positive reviews, with fans praising Cole's lyrical prowess and the album's overall cohesiveness. However, the scandal surrounding the "Pi" lyrics has undoubtedly tarnished the album's release.
