The rap world is buzzing again, this time, it’s not about a diss track or chart battle, but a legal fight between two respected names in hip-hop. Cam’ron, a Harlem legend known for his influence on 2000s rap, is taking J. Cole is in court over what he says is a broken agreement tied to their collaboration on the song “Ready ’24.”
When two talented artists come together, fans expect magic, and that’s exactly what “Ready ’24” delivered when it dropped on J. Cole’s 2024 mixtape, Might Delete Later. But behind the scenes, it seems the collaboration didn’t end on such a high note. According to new reports, Cam’ron believes he was promised something in return that never came to life.
So why is Cam’ron suing J. Cole? And what really went down after “Ready ’24”? Let’s break it down.
Cam’ron claims J. Cole broke his word after “Ready ’24”
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cam’ron says he contributed both lyrics and a full verse to “Ready ’24.” In exchange, he claims J. Cole agreed to either team up again for another project or appear on his popular podcast, It Is What It Is.
However, Cam alleges that after the song was recorded back in 2022, Cole didn’t keep his end of the deal. Over the next two years, the “Middle Child” rapper reportedly told Cam’ron he was “too busy” or “unavailable” whenever the topic of the podcast appearance came up, and no new collaboration was ever made.
The Harlem rapper seeks recognition and royalties
Cam’ron isn’t just upset about the missed promise. He also says he hasn’t received proper credit or compensation for his work on “Ready ’24.” The veteran rapper is now asking a judge to officially recognize him as a co-author of the track.
Reports say Cam’ron believes the song has already generated more than $500,000 in earnings. He’s demanding a full breakdown of the profits and wants his fair share acknowledged.
This lawsuit has the hip-hop community talking, not just because it involves two major names, but because it touches on something deeper: respect, loyalty, and business in rap collaborations. Whether you side with Cam’ron or J. Cole, one thing’s for sure, “Ready ’24” is now more than just a song; it’s the center of one of hip-hop’s biggest legal dramas of 2025.