CyHi Escalates J. Cole Feud
CyHi The Prynce escalated his feud with J. Cole by releasing the pointed diss track "B.R.A Lost Control" — a story that continues to dominate rap headlines. Meanwhile, De La Soul delivered an intimate Tiny Desk Concert, blending classics and new material while honoring their late member Trugoy the Dove.
The bad blood between CyHi and J. Cole stretches back a decade to Cole's 2014 track "False Prophets." CyHi, a longtime collaborator with Kanye West, took issue with lyrics he interpreted as a shot at West. CyHi's diss, "B.R.A Lost Control," also takes aim at J. Cole for his apology to Kendrick Lamar following their 2024 lyrical sparring. The track's release reignites the conversation around authenticity and confrontation in hip-hop. Diss tracks have been a fundamental element of hip-hop culture, serving to air grievances and showcase lyrical prowess, with legendary battles like The Notorious B.I.G. vs. Tupac and Nas vs. Jay-Z shaping the genre. De La Soul's recent performance was part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, an intimate setting known for showcasing artists' raw talent. The performance was both a celebration of their new album, *Cabin in the Sky*, and a tribute to founding member David "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur, who passed away in 2023. The new album, their first in nine years, features posthumous verses from Trugoy and has been met with critical acclaim. Reviewers have praised *Cabin in the Sky* as a poignant exploration of life, death, and legacy, and a fitting celebration of Trugoy's enduring influence on the iconic group.
