BTS‘s J-Hope‘s has long been a fan of American rapper and producer, J. Cole.
J. Cole with a beautiful small caption for J-Hope. pic.twitter.com/O3wgMfRZjE
— Cole World (@JColeVillle) March 3, 2023
Finally, a dream became a reality for J-Hope when, ahead of his enlistment, he released the single “on the street,” featuring his longtime idol.
“… J-Hope wrote the track to share his candid feelings toward his fans. The title ‘on the street’ refers to J-Hope’s roots—street dance—from which his dream to become an artist began, and the path the artist and fans will continue to walk together.
We hope that J-Hope’s ‘on the street’ serves as a meaningful gift to everyone who supports the artist. Please look forward to J-Hope’s new song!”
— BIGHIT MUSIC
It appears that during that time, the two built a friendship, as J. Cole gave a shoutout in his new song.
J. Cole (left) and J-Hope (right)
American rapper Tee Grizzley just dropped “Blow for Blow,” featuring J. Cole. J. Cole’s verse especially had ARMYs doing a double-take.
J. Cole rapped, ” I stay hot, doin’ numbers like K-Pop BTS in the flesh while they flop.” This instantly caught ARMYs’ attention.
“BTS IN THE FLESH WHILE THEY FLOP” pic.twitter.com/ljUs8jfrDZ
— •̀ᴗ•́ (@lnterludeShadow) September 27, 2024
ARMYs loved the unexpected shoutout. They can’t wait for J-Hope’s reaction, knowing how much he looks up to J. Cole.
J. COLE SHOUTED OUT BTS ON HIS NEW SONG OH MY GOD, HOBI ABOUT TO GO CRAZYpic.twitter.com/q2dibjjgGZ
— emby⁷ (@park07k) September 27, 2024
“BTS IN THE FLESH WHILE THEY FLOP”
JCole said BTS paved the way! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zM6G1ceO7z
— Bìzzle⁷ (@bizzleavenuez) September 27, 2024
J.cole shoutout to BTS:
“I stay hot, doin’ numbers like K-Pop,BTS in the flesh while they flop”
Imagine your childhood idol namedroppung u in a lyrics who calls u top tier artist unlike others who flop omgpic.twitter.com/2trl0BDW0I
— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) September 27, 2024
The music video’s comments are flooded with supportive ARMYs praising J. Cole.