Recent cole news sees West Coast rapper Symba dropping a new track, “Father Figure.” in response to what he perceived as a diss from J. Cole. The song, leaked by DJ Hed and produced by Conductor Williams, offers a different approach than a typical rap battle. Symba detailed his perspective on this interesting development in the hip-hop world.

What Happened

Symba felt J. Cole took aim at him on the “Bronx Zoo Freestyle” from Cole’s Blizzard Birthday ’26 EP. Cole rapped, “Y’all toddlers to me, stop bothering me / Young Simba, some ns threw some hate my way / But only thing they should say is, ‘Cole, you like a father to me.'” Many fans argued this wasn’t a direct shot at Symba, as J. Cole frequently references The Lion King character. However, Symba felt compelled to respond. Instead of aggressive disses, Symba opted for a more thoughtful approach with “Father Figure.” He shared his honest thoughts on Cole and the rap game. As reported by HotNewHipHop, Symba approached the song by delivering his sincere opinions on Cole.

Context and Response

Symba shared that he initially planned to cook up a more traditional response. However, he decided to go in a different direction with “Father Figure.” He told Rory & Mal that he viewed Cole more like a cousin than a father. Symba also stated he took the mention as a sign of respect. He appreciated Cole taking the time to address him. Symba clarified that Cole is not his father, mentioning his own father’s rebellious nature. Nevertheless, he’s ready for Cole’s potential final album, **The Fall-Off. ## Symba’s Perspective

The song’s concept has been gaining traction. Symba stated that rap music itself is his father, and also Cole’s. He shared nuanced lines about how the genre developed him. In his third verse, Symba directly addresses Cole. He ultimately reaffirms his respect, emphasizing it’s all love. He is just sharing his perspective based on what the rap game has taught him. This unexpected response has earned Symba respect from listeners with a more nuanced view of the genre

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