Joyner Lucas has returned with another lyrical attack aimed directly at Skepta, and this second diss track, “Round 2,” is catching serious attention online. While some believe Skepta held his own this time, it’s hard to ignore how surgical Joyner’s bars were. From direct insults to mockery that could stain reputations, Joyner took things up several levels. Let’s break it down.
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The beef started with Joyner’s original diss where he called out Skepta for being irrelevant in the U.S. rap scene. Skepta clapped back with his own record, labeling Joyner the “Black Eminem,” among other shots. Instead of dodging it, Joyner flipped the line as a compliment:
“From the Black Eminem, that’s a compliment
I’ma wear that badge, I’ma honor it.”
Joyner didn’t just respond—he went straight for Skepta’s pride. He threw shots at Skepta’s connection with Drake, accusing him of riding waves just to feel validated.
“You d**k ride n****z and you fine with it
You got a lil’ co-sign and you proud of it
And you would do anything just to get an OVO chain, even swallow it.”
That line sparked a reaction from fans online, many calling it one of the hardest disses of the year so far.
Skepta’s Image Comes Under Attack
One of Joyner’s boldest punches came when he questioned Skepta’s style and compared him to Rihanna’s man, A$AP Rocky—only to say Skepta fumbled the swag and ended up like Lil Nas X.
“How you gon’ steal A$AP Rocky’s swag
And f**k it all up and go g*y with it”
This line had social media buzzing, not just because of how cutting it was, but because it came after Joyner made it clear he wasn’t here to play. He painted Skepta as someone trying to imitate trends without authenticity, and people are talking.
The Funniest Line Might Be the Most Disrespectful
There’s something about repetition that makes a diss hit harder. Joyner reused one of his lines from “Round 1” that clearly still bothers him—and it’s going viral again.
“In my life, I haven’t seen anyone say ‘put on that Skepta sh*t’”
It’s blunt, and it stings. Joyner is emphasizing Skepta’s lack of replay value, especially outside the UK. This bar is less about punchlines and more about public perception—and it might be working.
Who’s Winning the Battle?
When it comes to lyricism and flow, Joyner Lucas has the upper hand. He’s known for complex rhyme schemes and fast-paced delivery, and “Round 2” is packed with those qualities. Skepta, on the other hand, brings presence and UK pride to the table. His voice carries weight, and his delivery appeals to his home base.
Online reactions are split:
Fans of bars and technical rap mostly side with Joyner. Skepta loyalists say he stood his ground and didn’t fold under pressure.
Still, Joyner’s second track feels more targeted and personal. Whether it’s about flow, disrespect, or raw aggression, he landed blows that are hard to ignore.
Will Skepta Respond?
That’s the big question right now. If Skepta responds, the battle continues—and UK vs. US rap beef might reach a new level. But if he stays silent, Joyner may walk away as the clear winner in this back-and-forth.
Either way, “Round 2” has added serious energy to the current hip-hop scene, and fans are eating it up.
