Rap superstar J. Cole has confirmed that “The Fall Off” will be his next full-length studio album.
In the intro, “Audio Hug,” of Summer Walker’s latest EP entitled “Clear 2: Soft Life,” Cole spits a thoughtful verse about the singer and her struggles. While he shows the R&B star some love, he quickly references his forthcoming LP before getting back to the topic.
“I heard you just had you another lil’ baby, congratulations,” Cole rapped. “I hope you got through it with no complications/I find it amazing the way that you juggle your kids, the biz, the fame/The bi**hes that’s hatin’, they sit around waitin’ for you to fall off, like the album I’m makin’/But I hope that you takin’ a little time for yourself/Stealin’ a moment or two to unwind/Between the hectic sounds of your precious baby cryin’/Do you clear your mind? Must be a lot goin’ on/I hear it in all of your songs.”
Details regarding his next body of work are currently scarce. However, all signs indicate that “The Fall Off” could mark the finale of Cole’s career as a rapper.
Recently, the North Carolina native referenced the end of his life as an emcee within his verse from “Adonis Interlude (The Montage),” on the “Creed III” soundtrack.
“Just cop The Fall Off, and he’ll explain/ Is it the end of the chapter? Happily ever after?/ Bet this gon’ be the year that fulfill his reign, man.”