Joyner Lucas has responded to Skepta’s recent diss track “Round 2” with a mix of amusement and defiance, declaring on Instagram, “It’s up now” as their rap feud intensifies.
The Massachusetts rapper reacted to Skepta’s diss during a livestream on July 22, where he listened to the track with his followers. Instead of taking offense, Lucas appeared entertained, laughing at lines such as Skepta rhyming “Joyner Lucas” with “loads of mucus.” He expressed disbelief at the comparison, shaking his head in jest.
Despite dismissing most of Skepta’s bars, Lucas did acknowledge a particular line that resonated with him: “You only make hits rapping from another guy’s perspective.” He gave a subtle nod of approval to this critique, highlighting the ongoing tension between the two artists.
Ending the video with a long exhale and a nonchalant “Okay…,” Lucas captioned the clip with a taunt directed at Skepta, stating, “You just won’t give up huh, skippy? It’s up now my boy.” He later took to his Instagram Stories to emphasize that Skepta wouldn’t be able to recover from his next move in the ongoing lyrical battle.
The rivalry began when Skepta released “Friendly Fire,” branding Lucas a “joke” in the U.S. Lucas retaliated with “Nobody Cares” on July 15, mocking Skepta’s chart performance in the U.K. and his collaborations with Drake. In that track, Lucas warned Skepta that after their battle, he wouldn’t want to hear his name again, asserting his dominance in the transatlantic beef.
Skepta’s “Round 2,” released on July 18, escalated the conflict as he criticized Lucas for previously losing to Tory Lanez and boasted about his triple platinum status in the U.S. The rivalry has sparked considerable debate among hip-hop fans across the Atlantic, especially following Drake’s comments at the Wireless Festival, where he praised London MCs as the “best lyricists in the world,” further igniting support for Skepta and the U.K. rap scene.
As the lyrical exchanges heat up, fans are eager to see how this clash unfolds. For more updates on the latest in hip-hop and ongoing feuds, check out HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com!
