In a bold and blistering critique that has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, Kanye West has thrown down the gauntlet, questioning the rap prowess of both J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar in a recent fiery debate that felt like a modern-day barbershop showdown. The stakes couldn’t be higher as Kanye bluntly asserted that J. Cole’s lyrical talent isn’t worthy of acclaim, suggesting that anyone who ranks him among the greats is simply out of touch.