Ray Vaughn on Joey Bada$$ & West Coast Hip-Hop Beef
- Rap battles are a long-standing tradition in hip-hop culture, showcasing lyrical skill and competitive spirit.
- TDE's Ray Vaughn has entered a rap battle with Joey Bada$$, responding to what he perceived as a diss toward the West Coast in Joey's January release, "The...
- What began as a one-on-one exchange has evolved into a larger conflict, with multiple artists from both coasts joining in.
Ray Vaughn fires back at Joey bada$$ in a heated hip-hop beef, igniting a bicoastal rap battle. This clash, sparked by a perceived coast diss, sees Vaughn unleashing “Crashout Heritage” after Joey’s “The Ruler’s Back.” The stakes escalate with other artists like Daylyt, Reason, and others throwing their lyrical weight into the fray. Vaughn, prioritizing “shock value,” defends the West Coast pride and aims to dominate.News Directory 3 dissects the evolving rivalry, examining the strategic moves in play. Explore the unfolding drama as both sides prepare for the next round. Discover what’s next …
Ray Vaughn Enters Bicoastal Rap Battle with Joey Bada$$
Updated May 25, 2025
TDE’s Ray Vaughn has entered a rap battle with Joey Bada$$, responding to what he perceived as a diss toward the West Coast in Joey’s January release, “The Ruler’s Back.” Vaughn, representing Long Beach, Calif., retaliated a week later with “crashout Heritage,” igniting a bicoastal feud.
What began as a one-on-one exchange has evolved into a larger conflict, with multiple artists from both coasts joining in. Daylyt was among the first to respond to Joey Bada$$, followed by Reason, Nyck Caution, and CJ Fly.
Vaughn discussed his motivations and strategy in a recent interview. He felt a obligation to defend the West Coast after Joey Bada$$’s initial remarks. Vaughn said he aims for “shock value, bars and subject matter” in his diss tracks.
“Yeah, it was definitely my responsibility for our coast… Can’t just let him talk like that without grounds to stand on,” Ray Vaughn, TDE said.
Vaughn expressed concern that the involvement of other artists might dilute the impact of his individual efforts. He emphasized that he could handle Joey Bada$$ on his own.He also noted that the timing of other West Coast artists’ responses changed the narrative, potentially diminishing the impact of his contributions.
What’s next
The future of the battle remains uncertain, with both artists potentially releasing more diss tracks. The outcome could depend on who creates a track that resonates most with listeners, potentially ending the feud.