Wale Recalls J. Cole's Rare Outburst on 2009 Tour

According to a recent interview, rapper Wale has shared a surprising anecdote from the 2009 The Blueprint 3 tour, where he witnessed the typically composed J. Cole lose his cool and get into a heated confrontation with a tour manager.

Wale explained that on the last day of the tour, the artists were gathered in Jay-Z's suite when they had to leave. As they made their way to the bus, Wale recalled seeing Cole "going at it" with the tour manager, in a way the rapper had never witnessed before. Wale stated that despite Cole's now well-known zen-like demeanor, on that day he was "all zenned out" and "so mad" in a way Wale had never seen.

The incident appears to have been a rare outburst for the usually level-headed J. Cole, who is now known for his calm and composed persona. Wale's recollection provides a glimpse into a side of the rapper that is seldom seen by the public. This anecdote comes as Wale prepares to release his upcoming album "Everything Is A Lot," which he has described as expressing a "certain level of vulnerability" as he grapples with the "heavy" state of the world and his personal life.