CyHi Disses J. Cole on New Track 'Lost Control'

Atlanta rapper responds to 2016's 'False Prophets' with new diss track

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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CyHi the Prynce has released a new track called "Lost Control" in which he takes shots at fellow rapper J. Cole, referencing Cole's 2016 song "False Prophets" which was believed to be critical of Kanye West. CyHi says he's been waiting a decade to respond to Cole's perceived diss, and claims Cole used Kanye's family to boost his own buzz.

Why it matters

The rap feud between CyHi and J. Cole dates back to 2016 and the release of Cole's "False Prophets," which many believed was a veiled diss track aimed at Kanye West. CyHi, who is signed to Kanye's label, has now responded with his own diss track, reigniting an old beef and providing more drama in the world of hip-hop.

The details

On CyHi's new track "Lost Control," he calls out Cole without naming him directly, referencing Cole's time at St. John's University and accusing him of using Kanye's family to boost his own profile. CyHi says he's been waiting a decade to respond, noting "Ni**a when I catch I catch you. If you shoot at my car 10 years ago when I see you 10 years later it's up ni**a."

  • CyHi teased the release of "Lost Control" on Feb. 26, 2026.
  • CyHi dropped the track "Lost Control" on Feb. 27, 2026.
  • J. Cole released the song "False Prophets" in 2016.

The players

CyHi the Prynce

An Atlanta-based rapper who is signed to Kanye West's record label.

J. Cole

A popular rapper who released the song "False Prophets" in 2016, which many believed was a diss track aimed at Kanye West.

Kanye West

A renowned rapper and producer who is the founder of the record label that CyHi the Prynce is signed to.

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What they’re saying

“You was scared of our good brother in that Grand National, why?/Shoulda knew you and that lil' Honda was gon' have to collide.”

— CyHi the Prynce, Rapper (kffm.com)

“OK, this might be off topic, but tell St. John that them raps just ain't that jaw dropping. You forgot I still owe you for 'False Prophets'/I rap punches that's hard as Bernard Hopkins/And ain't no yes men over here, my dogs stop it.”

— CyHi the Prynce, Rapper (kffm.com)

“I'm not too talented. Talent don't get you no where he used my family to get a buzz I don't see the problem...Naw I didn't want to do it for clout back then. Plus I was told to give the nigga a pass back then. Y'all lucky it's 2026 im way more mature now.”

— CyHi the Prynce, Rapper (kffm.com)

“Ni**a when I catch I catch you. If you shoot at my car 10 years ago when I see you 10 years later it's up ni**a.”

— CyHi the Prynce, Rapper (kffm.com)

What’s next

After releasing his highly anticipated The Fall-Off album last month, and revealing he would be falling back from dropping "J. Cole" albums, Jermaine is currently prepping for a world tour.

The takeaway

The ongoing feud between CyHi and J. Cole highlights the long-simmering tensions and personal grievances that can exist within the rap community, even years after an initial perceived slight. This latest diss track shows that old beefs can still flare up, even a decade later, as rappers seek to settle scores and defend their reputations.