Skepta Fires Back at Joyner Lucas with “Round 2”

Round 2: Skepta Fires Back at Joyner Lucas

When it comes to rap beefs, we try to stay neutral, but this one has taken an unexpected turn. Skepta has made major noise in the U.S., and alongside Central Cee, helped break through the barriers for U.K. rap in the American scene. That said, rap is a competitive sport, and here in the U.S., it’s deeply woven into our culture and lifestyle.

We respect both Skepta and Joyner Lucas as artists, but this beef feels a bit corny. It’s sparked an unnecessary U.K. vs. U.S. debate that seemed to come out of nowhere. Skepta fired the first shot, Joyner responded with “Nobody Cares,” and now Skepta is back with a follow-up track titled “Round 2,” taking even more shots at Joyner. The back-and-forth has stirred up buzz online, but it’s far from the most compelling rap battle of the year. We’ll see if Joyner responds again. Stream the latest diss tracks below.