“This is what legacy is”- Fans react as J-Hope expresses delight over the mention of his group BTS in J. Cole’s new song ‘Blow For Blow’

BTS' J-Hope recently made a notable return to Instagram, dedicating a story to one of his favorite artists, J. Cole. This came shortly after the release of Tee Grizzly's new track Blow for Blow featuring rapper J. Cole, which stirred excitement among fans, especially as the latter mentioned BTS in his verse.

Given J-Hope's admiration for J. Cole and their previous collaboration on the track on the street, fans eagerly anticipated the BTS star's reaction to the shoutout. To their delight, he posted a video clip of the song on his Instagram story, captioning it “Cole Hyung,” where 'Hyung' is a term of endearment in Korean, meaning “older brother.”

This gesture not only showed his continued respect and admiration for the American rapper but also thrilled fans who were touched by the sense of familiarity and connection the idol expressed by calling J. Cole "hyung."

"This is what legacy is. To be loved and acknowledged by your own idols. Hobi, I am so happy for you," one X user said.

The post received an outpouring of love from several fans, as it showcased the mutual admiration between two artists from different parts of the world.

“Crazy how hobi idolized him then now calls him hyung,” a fan expressed.

“I can’t explain how I’m feeling,” an emotional fan said.

“I saw the notification and I knew it was gonna be about this,” a fan expressed assurance.

Fans expressed how proud they felt over this particular moment and how they were expecting to see an acknowledgment from Hobi.

“Hobi baby and his Cole Hyung,” a fan said.

“He must be so proud to see his team shouted out by his muse,” another fan expressed.

“Imagine your childhood idol namedropping u in a lyrics who calls u top tier artist unlike others who flop omg,” a fan exclaimed.

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J-Hope and J. Cole's friendship comes to light once again

On September 27, J. Cole released his latest track in collaboration with Tee Grizzley, titled Blow for Blow. While the song itself sparked excitement, K-pop fans, especially those of BTS, were in for a surprise when the group was mentioned in J. Cole's lyrics.

At one point in the song, he raps:

"I stay hot, doin' numbers like K-Pop, BTS in the flesh while they flop."

Here, J. Cole praises himself for maintaining his success, while also highlighting BTS' dominance in the global music industry. The mention of BTS immediately garnered attention from their fanbase, who appreciated the acknowledgment of the group’s impact.

Following the song's release, BTS' J-Hope, a longtime admirer of J. Cole, took to Instagram to express his appreciation, sharing a video of the specific lyric mentioning BTS. Alongside the post, the K-pop star captioned it with "Cole Hyung."

This interaction between J-Hope and J. Cole reminded fans of their earlier collaboration on the track on the street, released on March 3, 2023. Their collaboration marked a meaningful moment in J-Hope’s career, especially since it came just before he enlisted for his mandatory military service.

J. Cole had shared his admiration for J-Hope on Instagram during their collaboration, humorously asking if he could call himself "hyung" as a nod to their bond, in a post that he has since deleted.

"J-HOPE x Cole Hyung (had to Google "hyung." Can I refer to myself as that?)," wrote J. Cole.

The song itself was a reflection on their personal journeys, with themes of perseverance and gratitude resonating throughout.

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The mutual admiration between J-Hope and J. Cole has become a cherished aspect of their collaborations, and the recent shoutout in Blow for Blow added yet another layer to their ongoing connection.