Joyner Lucas has become a central figure in the rising UK vs US rap clash conversation after responding directly to Skepta’s open challenge.
The moment I’ve been waiting for…😈 say the word, Joyner Lucas vs @Skepta #UKvsUS pic.twitter.com/G78knC2ySE
— Joyner Lucas (@JoynerLucas) July 4, 2025
Skepta, who originally proposed a series of transatlantic lyrical face-offs, posted a follow-up video where he clarified his approach to the idea and mentioned that Joyner would “get two bars” in a track primarily aimed at A$AP Rocky.
Skepta responds to Joyner Lucas calling him out for a clash:
— UK Rap Daily (@UKRapDaily) July 6, 2025
“You make up the numbers out there”
“When I make my diss track for [A$AP] Rocky I’m gonna give you 2 bars”
“I didn’t do all the work I did just for Joyner Lucas to be saying my name” pic.twitter.com/G8jjFQejnq
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Joyner responded soon after with a sarcastic post, questioning why he was invited to clash only to be given a passing mention.
My manager - @Skepta ain’t about to single you out and make a whole record about you.
— Joyner Lucas (@JoynerLucas) July 7, 2025
Me- why you say that ?
Him - because he’s not built like that. He’s going to maybe say your name and drop one or 2 lines but ain’t no way he’s stepping out his comfort zone to actually do a…
His reaction suggested frustration or amusement at being sidelined after stepping up, and helped further ignite the debate across fan communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
So far, no diss tracks have been released, and the interaction remains limited to social media.
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