- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:03 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
J.Cole Gives Shoutout To BTS: On September 27, 2024, American rapper Tee Grizzley unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his explosive track Blow for Blow, featuring none other than the critically acclaimed J. Cole. The video's release sent shockwaves through the music world, but it was a specific lyric in J. Cole's verse that unexpectedly ignited a frenzy among fans of the global Kpop phenomenon, BTS.
The cleverly crafted line, interpreted by enthusiasts as a nod to BTS' unparalleled success, sparked widespread excitement and discussion within the devoted fan base.
J. Cole's thoughtful reference to BTS not only underscored the K-pop group's monumental impact on the music industry but also highlighted the blurred lines between genres and cultural boundaries. This unexpected shoutout resonated deeply with the BTS Army, who enthusiastically celebrated the acknowledgment of their beloved group's remarkable achievements. Check reactions here:
“BTS in the flesh while they flop” is such an a insane bar pic.twitter.com/KyJ3L2FdBb
— ˗ˏˋ🌟Mega⁷ 💜🐥🌟ˎˊ˗ (@megaminimoni_) September 27, 2024
I never thought I’d be doing a search for “JCOLE AND BTS”.
— JRJ (Busy with irl, Really, really slow) (@LetsBeGoodHuman) September 27, 2024
Wait till the guys hear this. 🤭
“I stay hot, doin' numbers like K-Pop
BTS in the flesh while they flop”
- Blow for blow by Tee Grizzley ft J. Cole
pic.twitter.com/DJeBV24Ion
went from admiring jcole to collabs and him name dropping bts in his song oh y’all
— emily⁷ (@DlS_3ASE) September 27, 2024
"DOING NUMBERS LIKE KPOP, BTS IN THE FLESH WHILE THEY FLOP" pic.twitter.com/ifjNuX5sPG
— :) ⁷⁼¹ (@dayyzindistress) September 27, 2024
BTS' Jhope expresses gratitude to J.Cole
BTS member Jhope expressed gratitude for J. Cole's BTS reference in Blow for Blow through an Instagram story. On his Instagram account @uarmyhope, Jhope shared the song and captioned it "Cole Hyung," demonstrating his admiration for the rapper using the Korean honorific for "older brother."
Jhope is all set to return from the military. Expressing excitement about his return, the Kpop idol shared a happy mirror selfie on Weverse along with a heartfelt message for his ARMY. It is pertinent to note that Jhope will complete his mandatory military service on October 17, 2024.
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— 「 claire ⁷ 」 (@btstranslation7) September 17, 2024
hobi: one month, exactly 30 days left to go!
all that time flew by
but i'm already reminiscing about it, guess i grew pretty fond of everything here.
i've been packing, giving away some of the gear i came to cherish, and my locker's starting to look a bit empty pic.twitter.com/PSqLWHjkSH