Skepta Fires Back at Joyner Lucas with Ruthless Diss Track “Round 2”
UK rap heavyweight Skepta is not letting up. Just days after Joyner Lucas dropped his diss track “Nobody Cares,” the North London MC has clapped back with a venomous reply titled “Round 2,” proving that this transatlantic rap beef is far from over.
Wasting no time, Skepta gets straight to the point on “Round 2”, opening with a clear message: Joyner’s not built for this. The track is a gritty blend of trap drums and grime basslines, the kind of cold, aggressive beat that allows Skepta to flex his lyrical muscle without distraction.
He takes direct shots at Joyner’s status in the game, bragging about going triple platinum in the U.S. while mocking Lucas for only reaching numbers when rapping in third person. Skepta doesn’t shy away from digging deep either—he calls out Joyner’s loss to Tory Lanez in their earlier rap battle and dismisses his bars as weak:
“I beat you in two lines / You needed a week to rhyme.”
He also claps back at social media rumors, demanding: “Show me a pic of me in a dress / Stop chatting like your facts ain’t a mess.”
Skepta layers in references to London nightlife, British slang, and grime culture, creating a sharp contrast between his seasoned flow and what he paints as Joyner’s clout-chasing tactics. There are no gimmicks—just calculated shots and polished lyricism from one of grime’s founding fathers.
As expected, the internet had opinions—and plenty of them. Reactions to Skepta’s “Round 2” were mixed, with some praising his lyrical upgrade from the first round and others still siding with Joyner.
“OK ok, much better than the first track he did, but I still think it’s a mismatch,” tweeted one fan.
“Too high bpm, but that means Skepta managed to get a lot of bars off.”
Others were less impressed:
“Joyner won. End the battle.”
“No one wants this. Even your countrymen don’t care. You saw what Giggs said.”
Still, many agree that Skepta came sharper, more focused, and way more aggressive than in round one.
Joyner’s diss “Nobody Cares” set things off with a blend of jokes, trending topics, and slick wordplay. While the Massachusetts lyricist got his shots off, his week-long delay to respond didn’t sit right with Skepta, who addressed it directly in “Round 2.”
Skepta’s fiery reply also comes hot off the heels of his guest appearance during Drake’s Day 2 set at Wireless Festival. During the performance, Drizzy threw his support behind UK hip hop, boldly stating that the best lyricists in the world come from London. Skepta followed that up with a performance of his classic “Shut Down,” reminding the crowd exactly who he is.
As fans eagerly await Joyner Lucas’ response, one thing is clear: Skepta came to play this time. With sharpened delivery, tighter bars, and real grime energy, he’s not just defending his legacy—he’s making a case for the UK’s dominance in the global rap scene.
Whether Joyner responds in kind or lets the track speak for itself, this clash is shaping up to be one of the most exciting UK vs US rap showdowns in recent memory.
Stay locked in—because “Round 2” might just be the beginning.
