In a livestream from Spain, Kanye West collaborated with Toronto rapper Top5 and expressed his dislike for Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. During the exchange, West bluntly stated his disdain for J. Cole, mentioning that he doesn't consider his music to be music. Sitting alongside Top5, West reiterated his negative sentiments towards both rappers, indicating that there was something about them that didn't resonate with him. The livestream marked a shift in West's relationship with Top5 after a recent conflict. Additionally, West criticized Ben Affleck for praising Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that those who consider Lamar one of their favorite rappers don't understand real rap. This recent criticism contrasts with West's earlier admiration for Lamar, where he acknowledged his skill and dominance in hip-hop. West had previously described Lamar as nearly unbeatable in a rap battle, stating that only a genius like himself could compete with him. Despite his previous praise, West's recent comments seem to aim at provoking a response from Lamar and Cole.