J. Cole’s verse on “A Lot” is absent from physical versions of 21 Savage’s new album, I Am > I Was, Genius points out and Kei Henderson, one of 21 Savage's managers, confirmed on Twitter. In its place is a new verse from 21 Savage.

J. Cole's verse, missing from the physical versions, features lines about Tekashi 6ix9ine: “Pray for Tekashi, they want him to rot/I picture him inside the cell on a cot/Reflectin’ on how he made it to the top/Wonderin’ if it was worth it or not.”

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21 Savage recently apologized for lyrics in “ASMR,” another song on I Am > I Was that perpetuate negative Jewish stereotypes. “The Jewish people I know are very wise with there money so that’s why I said 'we been gettin Jewish money,'” he said. “I never thought anyone would take offense I’m sorry if I offended everybody never my intention I love all people.”

Other guests on I Am > I Was include Childish Gambino, Schoolboy Q, City Girls, Post Malone, and more. 21 Savage also recently shared a reworked version of “Out for the Night” featuring Travis Scott.