Skepta Unleashes “JUNIORs LAW,” Escalating Diss Track Battle with Joyner Lucas

The transatlantic rap feud between UK grime titan Skepta and American artist Joyner Lucas has reached a fever pitch with the release of Skepta’s latest diss track,”JUNIOR’S LAW.” This new salvo intensifies the lyrical war, packed with cultural jabs and references to their previous exchanges, further igniting debate among fans and highlighting the simmering tensions between UK and US rap scenes.

A Lyrical Showdown Continues

Skepta dropped “JUNIOR’S LAW” on Tuesday, marking his third track aimed squarely at Lucas. This release comes hot on the heels of Lucas’s “ROUND 2 K.O.,” which dropped just days prior.The “That’s Not Me” hitmaker initiated this particular exchange earlier in July with his track “Friendly Fire,” directly calling out Lucas. The Massachusetts-born rapper responded with “NOBODY CARES,” but Skepta clearly felt he had more to say, dropping “Round 2” on July 17. Last Friday, Lucas seemingly attempted to end the battle with “ROUND 2 K.O.,” complete with artwork featuring bloody boxing gloves, signaling his intent to deliver a knockout blow.

Skepta Fires Back with Cultural Nuances and Sharp Retorts

However, Skepta is far from conceding. “JUNIOR’S LAW” is a two-part track, with the latter half delivering some of his most potent bars. Demonstrating he’s been paying close attention, Skepta directly addresses Lucas’s earlier claim that he was “washed as the ’90s.” Skepta fires back, “They can already see how many lies you’ve told / said he hasn’t even heard of me sence the ’90s / Joyner, I was 9 years old.”

He continues to taunt Lucas, suggesting his diss tracks have inadvertently boosted the American rapper’s visibility: “All I had to do was post one tweet / Now you and all of your guys’ exposed / you should say ‘Thank you,’ I saw the spike in your streams / Let’s talk about the highs and lows.” Skepta then pivots to a lesson on navigating UK culture,implying that Lucas,the creator behind the ADHD album,might want to reconsider any future visits to the UK given the nature of their ongoing dispute.

Claims of Victory and Ongoing Taunts

As the lyrical battle rages on, both artists are claiming victory. Skepta has been actively engaging with fans and continuing his taunts against lucas on X (formerly Twitter), keeping the momentum of the feud alive. The release of “JUNIOR’S LAW” ensures that this transatlantic rap rivalry remains a hot topic, with fans eagerly dissecting every bar and anticipating what might come next.

Listen to Skepta’s “JUNIOR’S LAW” below.