Diddy Threatened J. Cole During Heated Fight Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse – The Shocking Story Revealed
Over a decade ago, a heated altercation between Diddy and J. Cole erupted during an afterparty following the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, all sparked by Kendrick Lamar’s controversial “Control” verse. The confrontation, which reportedly involved threats and a physical scuffle, has been recounted by Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence “Punch” Henderson.
The drama began when Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse dropped, sending shockwaves through the hip-hop community. The verse, in which Kendrick declared himself the “king of New York” and called out several of his rap peers, including J. Cole, stirred emotions and left many artists feeling disrespected.
During a party in New York City shortly after the verse was released, tensions boiled over as Diddy and J. Cole found themselves on opposite sides of a heated argument. Punch, who was present at the party, described the scene as packed with celebrities and filled with palpable tension.
According to Punch, the altercation escalated quickly. Diddy, appearing intoxicated, allegedly threatened J. Cole with a broken bottle, telling him, “If you ever say what you said to me earlier, I’ll cut your throat.” The situation intensified when J. Cole and Diddy physically clashed, knocking over drinks and creating chaos in the VIP section.
Punch described the fight as a “huge scuffle,” with both men ending up on the ground as other attendees rushed to separate them. The unexpected brawl shocked the music stars present, many of whom were left stunned by the intensity of the altercation.
In the aftermath, Punch clarified that the fight was less about personal animosity and more about the heat of the moment. He emphasized that while emotions were high, the scuffle wasn’t intended to cause long-term bad blood between Diddy and J. Cole. The incident has since been recounted in various interviews, with all parties seemingly moving past the confrontation.
The fight between Diddy and J. Cole over Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse remains one of the most infamous incidents in hip-hop. While it involved threats and physical altercations, the event ultimately highlights how competitive and intense the music industry can be. Today, the story serves as a reminder of the volatile nature of fame and the pressure cooker environment that artists navigate.
