A "Truth to Power" lyric from J. Cole ("Album of the Year (Freestyle)")

Artist: J. Cole Song: Album of the Year (Freestyle) Released: August 7, 2018

Lyric:

Before I had a deal, I was givin’ niggas hell Now I’m givin’ niggas deals and they givin’ niggas hell

Context (via Genius):

Before Cole was signed, he released several mixtapes that received positive response from critics as well as fans. These projects included The Come Up, The Warm Up, and Friday Night Lights.

Now, more than 10 years later, he has taken the position of mentor by having signed multiple new rappers to his own imprint, Dreamville. Signees include Bas and J.I.D—rappers he shouts out throughout this freestyle.

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