Released as a standout track on the Dreamville Records compilation D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape in March 2022, "Freedom of Speech" is more than just a freestyle; it’s a masterclass in the "flex". Clocking in at just over two minutes, the song finds J. Cole leaning into a rare moment of pure bravado, celebrating his transition from poverty to the pinnacle of the rap game. Raw Energy and Mixtape Roots
: A clever play on sleeping and the famous rock band. Dreamville - Freedom of Speech (with J. Cole)
: A nod to his public persona versus his private intensity. Why It Matters Released as a standout track on the Dreamville