Amid the release of his new album ‘Might Delete Later,’ hip-hop artist J. Cole has been hit with accusations of inserting “transphobic” content in his new song “Pi,” where he raps lines that some listeners interpret as derogatory towards so-called transgender individuals.
The incident is part of a long-running “beef” between Cole and rapper Kendrick Lamar, which also involves Canadian R&B artist Drake.
The lyrics state:
Is you a demon or is that demeanor for the ‘Gram?, tell us;
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 p***y, period.
J. Cole’s track “7 Minute Drill” has already made waves for its direct criticisms of Lamar’s latest album. This controversy adds to previous instances where the rapper’s work has been debated for its stance on LGBTQIA+ issues. Notably, in 2013, J. Cole’s song “Villuminati” provoked controversy for its handling of homosexuality.