Wale has finally spoken out on the social media debate comparing his skills as an MC to J. Cole.
The discussion, which has gained traction online, stems from a viral clip of the Rory & Mal Podcast where the two hosts debated who was the better rapper—Wale or J. Cole.
The debate resurfaced after a fan page shared one of Wale’s early verses, seemingly showing him praising Cole. However, instead of fanning the flames of competition, Wale offered a more conciliatory take, likening their relationship to characters from the “Street Fighter” video game series.
“Me and Cole are like Ryu and Ken,” Wale tweeted. “It’s the same thing. He just doesn’t talk to y’all as much as I do, and I kind of have to.” He went on to share the verse that reignited the discussion, adding, “Here y’all go, me rapping like the rent is due again.”
Rather than engaging in the comparison, Wale expressed gratitude for hip-hop and resisted taking sides in the debate. Despite some users suggesting he wasn’t on the same level as J. Cole during the “blog era” of the early 2010s, Wale remained calm and confident.
In response to one critic, he simply wrote, “Oh, my bad.” His measured response indicated he’s secure in his position in hip-hop. Wale also took the opportunity to highlight the significance of other artists, particularly Future, whom he believes is a pivotal figure in rap.
“Future means so much to hip-hop,” Wale tweeted. “A top ten, no debate.” Aware that his comments sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, Wale later addressed the situation, emphasizing that art is subjective and that everyone has their own tastes.
“I got some folks fired up today,” he wrote. “Excuse me for having a diverse palette. Art is subjective. I’m listening to The Beach Boys right now, then Devin the Dude. Y’all like what y’all like. See y’all on the road.”
In the end, Wale’s response reflected both his humility and self-assurance as he navigated these ongoing discussions about his place in the rap world.
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