In addition to discussing his musical tastes, West also made headlines by criticizing J.Cole's recent apology to Kendrick Lamar. Following Cole's apology for a diss track aimed at Lamar, West condemned the move, asserting that apologizing to a fellow artist is a sign of weakness. He further expressed his disinterest in J.Cole's music, referencing Cole's track "False Idols" rumored to contain references to West himself.

Kanye West's candid remarks offer insight into both his evolving musical influences and his unapologetic stance on the dynamics of hip-hop culture.