Did J. Cole Rap a Shakespearean Sonnet on "The London"? A Deep Dive (Not That Deep) into Word Count Conspiracy Theories
Ah, "The London." A Young Thug banger punctuated by a J. Cole verse that's become the stuff of legend. But here's the real question that keeps hip-hop conspiracy theorists up at night: how many words did J. Cole ACTUALLY spit on this track?
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| How Many Words Did J Cole Say In The London |
The Official Story (or is it?)
The internet claims J. Cole charges a hefty $2,000 per word for a guest feature. In his verse on "The London," he throws down a line: "A verse from me is like eleven birds/Just did the math, that's like $2,000 every word."
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Hold on, cowboys, let's unpack this.
First, rappers love their metaphors. "Eleven birds" most likely refers to kilos of something (definitely not puppies), and math whizzes on [various hip-hop forums](insert forum link here) estimate the verse cost around $634,000, which works out to roughly 317 words.
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But is this the TRUTH?
Here's where things get juicy. Some argue J. Cole snuck in hidden bars, like a lyrical ninja, to inflate the word count and justify his "baller" price tag.
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Exhibit A: The Ad-Lib Theory
"Bruh, those 'skrrts' and 'yeahs' totally count as words," says one Reddit user with a username that involves anime and numbers (you know the type). This theory would throw the whole word count into question.
QuickTip: Look for repeated words — they signal importance.
Exhibit B: The "Ugh" Heard Round the World
Another school of thought believes J. Cole snuck in a barely audible "ugh" between rhymes, adding another precious word (and another $2,000) to his bill.
The Verdict: We May Never Know (But Here's What We Do Know)
J. Cole's a phenomenal rapper. Young Thug made a fire track. Word count mysteries add spice to the rap game.
So, how many words did J. Cole ACTUALLY say? ¯_(?)_/¯ Probably around 317, but the legend will live on, forever debated in smoke-filled dorm rooms and internet comment sections.
## FAQ: How to Crack the J. Cole Word Count Code
- How to become a rap word count detective? Listen closely, transcribe lyrics, and fact-check with online lyric sites. Bonus points for using a thesaurus to identify hidden metaphors.
- How to decipher J. Cole's ad-libs? Invest in high-quality headphones and crank the volume. Still can't hear it? Maybe it's not a word.
- How to deal with the existential dread of never knowing the true word count? Blast "The London" on repeat and lose yourself in the music.
- How to convince your friends you've solved the mystery? Speak with unwavering confidence, even if your theory involves interdimensional rap teleportation.
- How much does J. Cole actually charge per word? Your guess is as good as ours. But hey, at least we can appreciate the bars (and maybe the "ughs").
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