The real difference to me between Noname’s track vs Cole’s is, as expected, she’s demonstrating an awareness of the movement we’re in, in this moment. It actually just makes his song even more disappointing.

Some of you better take that education however you can get it, harsh tone and all. Because you need that shit.

My mentions are now filled with men who've been emboldened to take the stance that tone policing people who've done the work to educate themselves is just as important educating yourself in the first place. The J Cole effect. Get out my mentions and read a book.

This though, is actually a perfect example of why the “educate me, then” shit is really just gaslighting because YOU ALL DO NOT FUCKING LISTEN TO WOMEN. Men, gather your people, please. This shit is pathetic.