Feature rumors for “The Fall Off” are swirling, but J. Cole’s history proves he doesn’t need guest appearances to make a classic.

Speculation around potential features on The Fall-Off is heating up, with JID, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar reportedly among the names being floated, per Kalshi.

One of the things that’s always made J. Cole so widely respected is how genuinely grounded he feels. He’s never come off as bitter or driven by ego. He’s the kind of artist it’s genuinely hard to dislike, barring a few young outliers who built careers off provocation (aka Lil Pump). Because of that, if The Fall Off truly ends up being his final album, it would make sense for Cole to go out swinging, lining up heavyweight collaborators like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and his most prized labelmate in JID.

That said, if I’m being completely honest, I’d rather see Cole handle this one alone. As he proved with 2014 Forest Hills Drive, something special doesn’t need guest features to feel monumental. A fully solo The Fall Off would feel like the most fitting statement possible, letting his pen, perspective, and presence carry the entire weight.

For now, if “Track 2” is any indication, the foundation is already incredibly strong.

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