In October 2025, Cam’ron launched a significant lawsuit against Universal Music Group and J. Cole concerning their collaborative track “Ready ’24”.

The year 2026 is shaping up to be eventful for J. Cole. Recently, he announced the much-anticipated release date for his album “The Fall-Off”. To build excitement, Cole shared a striking album trailer alongside the debut single from the project, “Disc 2 Track 2.”

The album is scheduled to drop on February 6, 2026. But that’s not the only item occupying Cole’s time. To mark his 41st birthday, he also released “Birthday Blizzard ’26”, a fresh compilation of freestyles. Now, the artist is preparing for the next stage of his legal battle with Cam’ron.

Cam’ron filed the lawsuit in late 2025, claiming unpaid royalties totaling approximately $500,000 from “Ready ’24,” a track featured on “Might Delete Later”.

According to the lawsuit, Cole initially approached Cam about collaborating in December 2021. An agreement was allegedly made in which Cam would receive proper credit, have input over the final version of the track, and secure a future collaboration with Cole, either on another song or as a guest on Cam’s “It Is What It Is” podcast. The recording for “Ready ’24” reportedly wrapped in 2022.

However, by 2024, according to Cam’ron, Cole had not fulfilled his commitment to collaborate further. Despite this, “Ready ’24” was released on “Might Delete Later”, prompting the legal dispute.

J. Cole has sought legal counsel from Samantha W. Frankel of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP. This high-profile firm has represented major figures and entities like Post Malone, Netflix, Dua Lipa, Dr. Luke, and numerous record labels and production companies — one of its notable clients being Drake.