The first lines of the record are some of its most controversial. Albeit, they’re valid concerns to have with the track. “Snow on Tha Bluff” has been attacked by many for its controversial political viewpoints and its contradictions with the rest of Cole’s discography. There was no comment from Cole at a time when just about everyone was flocking to social media to add their two cents on the issue of police brutality and systemic racism.īut when he finally broke his silence, it too was met with controversy. So, in the early summer, his silence was noted by many. The album cemented Cole as one of hip-hop’s, and contemporary black culture’s, biggest voices. But it should be noted that NoName is not directly referenced in the track- keep that in mind.Ĭole is well known for being an introvert in his social media presence, but it can be understood why NoName could take issue with his silence.Ĭole’s 2016 project, 4 Your Eyez Only, heavily discusses black issues, from being racially profiled in “Neighbors” to the eight-minute title track epic, telling the story of one of Cole’s friends losing his life due to gang violence, and Cole’s responsibility to relay the story to his daughter. The track seemed to be a response to a tweet from rapper NoName, who took a shot at rappers whose “whole discographies” were about black plight, yet couldn’t even find the energy in these trying times to put out a simple tweet.
Cole dropped the track, “Snow on Tha Bluff.” It spans almost four minutes in length, but features only one verse.
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