J. Cole Trends as Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race; Fans Compare to Kendrick Feud Exit
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J. Cole trends after Biden withdraws from the 2024 race, with fans comparing the situation to Cole’s past Kendrick Lamar feud.
North Carolina rapper J. Cole became a trending topic on social media recently, and surprisingly, it wasn’t because of his music. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, discussions around J. Cole surged online, drawing unexpected parallels between the rapper and the president.
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. The 81-year-old president has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place and lead the Democratic bid against former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. Vice President Harris has pledged to “earn and win the nomination” at the Democratic National Convention set for August.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Following Biden’s announcement, J. Cole’s name started trending alongside the president’s on X, formerly known as Twitter. Fans drew comparisons between Biden’s exit from the race and J. Cole’s decision to step back from the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
In April 2024, J. Cole released a diss track titled “7 Minute Drill,” targeting Kendrick Lamar in response to Lamar’s diss on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That.” In “7 Minute Drill,” Cole criticized Lamar’s critically acclaimed albums “To Pimp a Butterfly” and “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” However, at his 2024 Dreamville Festival, J. Cole apologized for the diss track, calling it the “lamest” and “goofiest” thing he had ever done. He subsequently removed the song from his mixtape “Might Delete Later,” a move that initially led some fans to question his credibility as a top-tier MC. Over time, with the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar cooling down, many fans began to see Cole’s decision as wise.
I hate the internet, Joe Biden folded, now J Cole trending 😭 pic.twitter.com/UVY34QSGX4
— JARMMZÈÈ (@OkerTom) July 21, 2024
This context led to social media users drawing parallels between J. Cole’s retreat from the rap feud and Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. One user on X commented, “Joe Biden dropping out the race reminded me when J. Cole dropped out the beef after releasing his diss track.” Another joked, “J. Cole for Democrat nomination 2024.” A third user suggested, “They should put J. Cole on the ticket and double down on biracial appeal.”
Joe Biden knew he couldn’t beat Trump. He stepped aside like J.Cole 💀 pic.twitter.com/GH81ccbGsK
— ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴀɴᴛᴀɢᴏɴɪᴢᴇʀ (@NoirRBR) July 21, 2024
J Cole Biden!!!!!! 🤣😭😭😂 https://t.co/oFilFzzzVv
— | T A L K | (@RealTalk_Mark) July 21, 2024
President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race; VP Harris to Step In
President Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 race follows a challenging debate performance against Donald Trump in June, which raised concerns among Democrats about his capability to serve a second term due to his age. In his announcement, Biden expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. If nominated in August, Harris would make history as the first Black woman to lead a major party ticket.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024Advertisement
Shortly after Biden’s announcement, Harris released a statement thanking the president for his leadership and promising to do “everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.”
The unexpected intertwining of J. Cole’s name with Biden’s political exit underscores the unpredictable nature of social media trends and highlights how public figures from different spheres can be unexpectedly connected in the public discourse. As the Democratic Party gears up for the upcoming convention and election, the comparisons and conversations sparked by Biden’s exit continue to unfold online.
I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. If you’re with me, add a donation right now.https://t.co/xpPDkCRhoZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2024
J. Cole Memes Emerge Following President Biden’s Withdrawal from 2024 Race:
J Cole and Joe Biden when faced with the slightest hurdle pic.twitter.com/FvhfVVgADX
— m (@DubsDynasty) July 21, 2024
Biden watched what backing out of a battle did for J. Cole and said y’all go have fun. pic.twitter.com/gRjPzf4hvt
— Stephon Bishop (@StephonBishop) July 21, 2024
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