This s**t is one of Joyner’s best songs in a while. Thanks, Skepta.
The tension between UK and US rap scenes just got a fresh jolt as Joyner Lucas claps back at Skepta with his newly released diss track, “NOBODY CARES.” The track arrives on the heels of a bubbling online debate over whether UK rappers can compete with their American counterparts—a conversation that’s spiraled into lyrical warfare.
Things escalated after Skepta was tagged in several discussions and prompted by fans to respond to Joyner Lucas directly. Skepta initially brushed off the challenge, calling Joyner “irrelevant,” and followed it up with a lukewarm diss that many considered underwhelming. But today, Joyner made it clear he’s not here for passive shots.
Over a dark, menacing instrumental that rides a sharp tempo, Joyner Lucas unleashes his signature rapid-fire delivery with precision. He accuses Skepta of trying to mimic American swagger, taunts him for losing his musical relevance, and warns that going against him was a bad call. Joyner even claims Skepta’s going to need reinforcements if this continues. Beyond the bars, the track also boasts an infectious hook and layered wordplay that make it not just a diss but a legitimately strong track on its own.
Honestly, I don’t know a single American who doesn’t know how to take s**t too far.
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— Ratings Game Music (RGM) (@RATINGSGAME) July 15, 2025
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