The race was always focused between Kendrick and Drake and J.Cole was always seen as being in the bronze position and was mostly put in the conversation because he had the numbers and the fanbase to back up his position in the Top 3 up; but now I think it is quite clear that he is the best rapper of the Big 3 based on rapping ability. His feature run alone establishes his position not even considering the rap masterclass that is The Off Season. Kendrick is definitely coming in second but he simply isn’t rapping with the same hunger and intensity as Cole and his output just isn’t there. And Kendrick’s previous feature run doesn’t compare to Cole’s run which has been longer and more impactful. In terms of Drake, he is switching genres and can be put out of the conversation for now as he isn’t really rapping meanwhile Cole rapping like he trying to get a record deal still.

Let’s discuss.

Still waiting for Cole to drop his "College Dropout"

Anytime now

The Fall Off will be Illmatic tier.

“ The race was always focused between Kendrick and Drake and J.Cole was always seen as being in the bronze position and was mostly put in the conversation because he had the numbers and the fanbase to back up his position in the Top 3 up”

Had the numbers and the fanbase? Compared to Future or Nicki?

Future isn’t selling arenas like Cole.

Ok

He still hasn’t released an album anywhere near the other two’s best.

Didn't read but he behind Drake my man

Yea Cole the best pure rapper rn with Drake right behind him.

Cole is the best rapper alive rn

No lies told

You can argue Cole is getting better as a spitter as he’s aging, you can’t say that about the other two

Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time

Cole not even in the big 5

He had a lot of catching up to do. Still does

Sticky & Churchil better rap than anything kendrick and cole did this year

Bro said Sticky

I don’t deny that. Kendrick and Drake have better and more cohesive albums. I’m talking strictly rapping. J. Cole outraps both of them now.

OP aint wrong tbh

drake talkin about police escorts, but then u look at his baby momma

They’re all at minimum good and at their best great rappers. I can’t respect the opinion of someone who says otherwise