May 6, 2009 @ 7:39 PM EDT
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Maino phones in with the 1515 Boys about his on stage meltdown last Saturday in Long Island. Apparently, the jakes shot and paralyzed his homie, “80”.
“I just had a lot on my mind. I had a lot of stuff I was holding in and wasn’t letting out.
When I got there, it was overwhelming. The part that was overwhelming
was that it was so much love. I started thinking about where I’ve been
in my life and how hard it was for me to get here — it’s like a
miracle. I started getting a little emotional, about not just that, but
my homie, my brother, who is a very important part in my life not just
in my career. I can’t really say too much about the situation because it’s dealing with
an ongoing investigation,” he explained. “I’ve been advised that I
really couldn’t get into the specifics of the case, you feel me? But
the fact of the matter is: The police shot him and it’s definitely
unjustified, but that will all come out later on.”
This is an interesting collaboration and a nice way to keep fans excited about what J. Cole might have coming next. His ability to bring a distinctive style and thoughtful delivery to different artists’ projects always makes his verses worth listening to. The collaboration with Adam Levine’s band sounds like a refreshing combination, and hopefully it does lead to more new music from Cole soon. Fans are always eager to hear what direction he takes next, much like the anticipation surrounding a goldendoodle when choosing a lovable companion.