Singer J. Cole makes a decision on Lionel Messi’s GOAT status

J. Cole calls Lionel Messi GOAT in new verse

J. Cole’s Messi verse saw the rapper make his opinion clear while referencing his growing interest in football.

“T, T, shout to Lionel Messi, he’s the GOAT Only started watching weeks ago. Why they never told me soccer was lit? Thought it was only for crackers and s___,” Cole said during OFG song.

The line mixes humour with a direct claim, showing how quickly Messi’s impact can influence even new viewers of the sport.

It also reflects how global football continues to reach new audiences beyond its traditional base.

Lionel Messi’s 900 goals milestone strengthens GOAT debate

Messi’s recent milestone adds weight to that claim, with the forward reaching 900 career goals in just over 1,142 matches.

The achievement places him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to reach that mark, while doing so in fewer games.

It also reinforces the consistency that has defined Messi’s career across club and international football.

Moments like this keep the GOAT debate active, especially as both players continue to extend records late into their careers.

For someone like J. Cole, even a short introduction to the sport has been enough to land on one side of that argument.