Skepta has returned to the ring with “Round 2,” a fierce, calculated diss aimed toward Joyner Lucas that reignites a simmering rivalry between UK grime and American hip-hop. The observe dropped with little warning, however its intent was clear: this was no informal response—it was a declaration.

A direct reply to Joyner’s “Nobody Cares,” the observe doesn’t meander. Instead, Skepta goes for the jugular, lacing brooding manufacturing with pointed bars that query Joyner’s credibility and creative authenticity. He takes refined however stinging pictures at Joyner’s tendency to rap in third individual, dismissing the theatrics and reminding listeners of his personal bona fides—together with triple platinum gross sales within the U.S.

Skepta’s Bars Rekindle Grime vs. Rap Debate

There’s no scarcity of standout traces, however one lands with explicit chunk: “I beat you in two lines,” a curt dismissal of Joyner’s current sparring with Tory Lanez. Elsewhere, Skepta leans into his roots, declaring, “I don’t do gimmicks. I do Guinness,” mixing grit and wit with a nod to London’s nightlife and dirt tradition.

The launch comes on the heels of Skepta’s cameo throughout Drake’s headlining Wireless Festival set, a second that added gasoline to the fireplace. The diss has sparked debate—some welcome the drama, others see it as pointless posturing—however both manner, it’s pushed the grime-vs-rap dialog again into the highlight.

Joyner’s “Nobody Cares” has its defenders, however the ball is now in his courtroom. With followers on each side watching carefully, what started as a lyrical alternate has became one thing larger—a cultural back-and-forth with no clear winner but in sight.