1.28.26: J. Cole Surprise Mixtape, Kendrick Crowned by Billboard & KD Turns Ashy Ankles Into a Bag

J. Cole just surprised fans with a brand new mixtape titled “Birthday Blizzard,” catching the internet completely off guard. We talk about the release, the timing, and what it could mean for Cole’s next move. The callers, however, weren't giving J.Cole a break! Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star, sparking debate about what “pop star” even means in hip-hop today and why Kendrick’s impact goes far beyond just charts. Plus, Kevin Durant proves once again that he’s undefeated online — responding to troll tweets about his ashy ankles and somehow flipping the jokes into a CeraVe lotion deal. Internet bullying… but make it a brand partnership. SUBSCRIBE: https://hot97.nyc/subscribe GET MORE: https://hot97.nyc/getmoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.