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Ab-Soul Adds To Joey Bada$$ Vs. West Coast Feud On Untitled Track
Ab-Soul has responded to Joey Bada$$'s ambitious feud with multiple West Coast rappers on a song of his own. On the untitled track produced by Low the Great & Python P, the Carson-bred lyricist has some words for the Brooklyn rapper, DJ Akademiks, and teases a Black Hippy reunion. Although the song plays more like a warning shot than a full-on diss record, Ab-Soul's intent is not lost in the bar-heavy performance. He takes on Joey Bada$$ with respect for his peer and their longstanding relationship, but stands firm in knowing the power in his own skills and solidarity with the West Coast. In his upload, he repurposed an image posted on January 2018 by his close friend Armon 'Doe Burger' Stringer, who passed away in 2021. 'Come to find out STEEZ was the leader of the whole s**t/Wish we could've bust it down more 'fore he transitioned,' he rhymed, paying homage to the Pro Era crew and the late Capitol STEEZ. 'Fast forward, 4-7 on me permanently/Meanin', if you f**king with them, then you f**king with TDE/This a competitive game, ni**as better be in shape/ Catch you a friendly fade, then keep it that way.' In the two-part track, Ab-Soul also makes sure listeners 'Don't forget the dash' and sends shots outside of the rappers entangled in the drawn-out feud. 'Carson across my belly, I'll prove I won already/ Bar none, don't cross the ninety-one without a pass/You gon' need credentials and premium gas/And I'ma slap Akademiks when I see him.' The song comes after Joey Bada$$ hopped in the booth, defending himself amid disses from Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and AZ Chike in his attempt to bait Kendrick Lamar to respond. A highlight of the entire ordeal came when the 1999 rapper joined Ab-Soul and Big Sean in a Red Bull Spiral freestyle cypher where everything was laid on the table. 'At the end of the day, I was going to be super cool but f**k it, man. I choreographed the whole sh*t,' explained the 38-year-old to VIBE. 'Because of the whole thing with Joey and a couple of the homies. I knew he was going to have something to say about that.' He continued to detail, 'Me and Joey are really close, obviously. And so, we had to let the world know that we are just keeping it on wax. Hip-Hop is competitive, it's a sport. It's real healthy, but it's not…it doesn't have to be disrespectful or dangerous or anything like that…We can get busy and still shake hands.' More from Joey Bada$$ And Serayah Can "Bearly Wait" For Newborn In Baby Shower Pics DJ Akademiks Clowns Ab-Soul For Being Legally Blind In Response To Diss Track Joey Bada$$, Serayah Announce They're Having A Baby Boy
Black America Web
24-05-2025
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.23.25
CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired's playlist where we showcase music that we believe is 'Certified Fresh,' is back with the newness! With our latest update this week, we're gonna focus on Joey BadA$$ and his feud with what seems like the entire West Coast before sharing new heat. I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don't segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to entertain every fan of Hip-Hop, not just those who enjoy one segment of it. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's get to it. The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don't take payments, nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision we're going for and don't seek to waste the listener's time. Further, we don't stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light, whether it's young lions in the trenches or those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing out their chests with lots more to say. — D.L. Chandler, Lead Curator, CRT FRSH Like I said, I'm opening up this week's update with all the joints I could find from Joey BadA$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and anyone else who hopped in the ring, including some of Badmon's Pro Era team like CJ Fly. Not every song is on DSPs, so what we've amassed here is all we got unless folks can clear samples and production to get it up on streamers. I'm not picking any sides in the battle. I'm just enjoying good rapping, and that it's all being kept to recordings and not spilling into nonsense in real life. If rapping is a sport, then battling is one of the ways to show and prove one's mettle. One super impressive thing is that in the back and forth between coasts, folks are working quickly and addressing bars head-on instead of ducking from any smoke. If I missed a joint you feel like should've been added, let me know and I'll adjust. This playlist is live for two weeks, so we'll probably have plenty of time to update this. And, from what I'm hearing online, there are over 90 songs recorded by several artists since Joey took the first swipe at the West Coast on his Conductor Williams-produced track, 'The Ruler's Back.' I'm not going to break down every joint. Instead, check out the collection of songs we did find, search out the rest online, and just enjoy the collection of new heat I tacked on at the end of the disses. Salute to Joey BadA$$, Daylyt, Ray Vaughn, AZ Chike, REASON, CJ Fly, Kai Ca$h, Hitta J3, YG, Shoreline Mafia, IDK, Joey Valence, Brae, DRAM, Ellis Quinn, Chance The Rapper, Erick The Architect, Joyce Wrice, Smoke DZA, Dave East, Mike & Keys, Niontay, Sideshow, MAVI, Troy Ave, Boldy James, Your Boy Posca, Mike Shabb, CRIMEAPPLE, DJ Skizz, Estee Nack, ETO, Grafh, Benny The Butcher, NYC Rap Star, Ransom, Jay Electronica, Numbz, Larrin, Defcee, Paralell Thought, Lukah, Statik Selektah, Larry June, Cardo Got Wings. We'll be back with an update in two more weeks. Check out the CRT FRSH update below. — Photo: Peter Carruthers / Getty SEE ALSO Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.23.25 was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
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20-05-2025
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Joey Bada$$ Is Beating the West Coast By Himself
A new era of rap beef is upon us. One where diss tracks get dropped left and right, forcing curious fans to scramble around trying to catch up. Enter Joey Bada$$. More from Billboard Carín León Nabs Fourth No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With 'Ahí Estabas Tú' Here's What Drake Has to Say About the Dreaded 'Drake Curse' in Sports Here's What 50 Cent Has to Say About People Allegedly Wearing 'Free Diddy' Shirts for $20/Hour Outside Court Since the Brooklyn rapper kicked things off on New Year's Day with 'The Ruler's Back,' there have been 22 tracks released (and counting), with a flurry of them coming after Joey's recent 'Red Bull Spiral Freestyle' verse, where he addressed the drama that he started. 'Since 'Ruler's Back,' they been tryna measure up,' he rapped. 'Look, my name ain't Rick, but I talk slick, don't press ya luck/ And I ain't taking no words back, I'm with all that (All that) But this ain't gotta turn to nothin' else, let's keep it all rap.' He then referenced Kendrick's infamous 'Control' verse from 2013 when he named names and invited his peers to a friendly competition. 'First off, I could never hate the West Coast,' Joey rapped. 'But since n—as comin' for Joe, f—k it then, let's go/ N—as must've forgot what Dot said on 'Control'/ There's still a buncha sensitive rappers in they pajama clothes, I guess/ This ain't no East versus West, I just think that I'm the best, as a matter fact, I know.' And you know what? He's right. So far, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, Reason, and AZ Chike have stepped up for the West Coast with a couple decent tracks here and there, but nothing really to write home about. I was into AZ Chike's decision to step into the ring with his song 'What Would You Do?,' but that effort was squashed when Joey called him 'Ass Cheek' and brought along battle rap vet Loaded Lux to add insult to injury on their reply entitled 'My Town.' Speaking of Lux, a handful of New York rappers have stepped up to the plate in Pro Era member CJ Fly, Brooklyn rapper Kai Ca$h and Jadakiss' son Really Jaewon. And while I dug Kai's 'Knicks in 6' record, the offerings from the East Coast heir have been mainly forgettable already — but they've managed to show the type of solidarity the West showed during the Kendrick and Drake battle, which I have to commend them for. Somebody else from NYC needs to drop a crazy diss record over a Cash Cobain beat or something, though. Let's get everybody involved. Anyway, there have been fans clamoring for the Griselda guys to get involved, but they haven't taken the bait yet. Rome Streetz tweeted out a popular meme clip of Stephen A. Smith to express how he feels about people trying to drag him into this thing — and Benny the Butcher seems perfectly fine being a spectator like the rest of us, tweeting out earlier that he felt like Joey was 'handling himself exceptionally well.' And you know what? He's right. The Brooklyn rapper hasn't dropped a full-length project since 2022 and has been focusing on a bubbling acting career in recent years. So, when he randomly dropped his Conductor Williams-produced track with a shot at the West Coast's recent dominance, fans were taken aback. He then followed that up with a three-song EP in Pardon Me in February, which included the already released 'Sorry Not Sorry' and the aforementioned 'The Ruler's Back,' and he told Red Bull that he's planning on releasing a lot of new music this year in an interview. If that's the case, then he's doing a good job with his album rollout — even if the stakes of this battle are pretty low compared to others in rap's history. His songs 'The Finals,' 'My Town' and 'Crash Test Dummy' are the strongest out of the bunch to me as of press time. Filing a TDEast trademark and buying the domain so that his new battle releases can live there was also a nice touch. Call it East Coast bias, or maybe blame it on the Knicks being in the Eastern Conference Finals — but Joey is winning this thing so far, and I'm not sure it's been close. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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20-05-2025
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Who You Got? A Complete List of Joey Bada$$ vs. Ray Vaughn, Daylyt & Friends Diss Tracks So Far
Source: WWD / Getty What started as a few pointed bars has exploded into a full-blown lyrical collision between Joey Bada$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and a growing lineup of emcees making it clear: this ain't about clout, it's about craft. How It Started It all kicked off on New Year's Day 2025, when Joey Bada$$ dropped 'The Ruler's Back', a fiery statement piece that not only reminded fans of his lyrical dominance but took subtle shots at a newer generation of rappers he claimed lacked authenticity. By January 7th, Daylyt had entered the ring with 'HIYU', followed quickly by Ray Vaughn's 'Crashout Heritage' just a day later. From there, the floodgates opened. What makes this feud unique is how it has spiraled into a cipher-like atmosphere—with emcees like CJ Fly, REASON, Big Sean, AZ Chike, and even Loaded Lux stepping into the circle. While Joey remains at the center, it's no longer a one-on-one: it's a lyrical gauntlet. For Joey Bada$$, this is about legacy and lyricism. For Vaughn, Daylyt, and others, it's a chance to challenge the status quo and stake their claim as the next voice of the culture. The internet is calling it 'Rap's March Madness.' Every drop feels like a playoff round. CHECK OUT THE FULL BREAKDOWN BELOW RELATED: Who You Got? A Complete List of Drake & Kendrick Lamar Diss Songs Right Now RELATED: No Subliminal: The Best Rap Diss Records Of All Time Who You Got? A Complete List of Joey Bada$$ vs. Ray Vaughn, Daylyt & Friends Diss Tracks So Far was originally published on Joey kicks off the year with a bold return, positioning himself as the king of lyrical rap. While not naming names, he throws shots at so-called 'conscious rappers' who chase clout, setting the tone for the months to come. This was the first major warning shot in what would become a lyrical war. Daylyt responds quickly with a layered, metaphor-heavy record. 'HIYU' takes aim at industry structure, performative activism, and artists who are 'rulers in costume.' The abstract lyricism forces listeners to listen multiple times—Daylyt was officially in the ring. Ray Vaughn drops a gritty, emotional track diving into his roots while throwing slick jabs at Joey. He critiques the pedestal Joey stands on and questions whether his message is still for the people. Vaughn asserts he's next in line, and not afraid to crash through the gate. Now more direct, Joey aims bars at Ray and Daylyt, suggesting their antics are distractions from the real work. The tone is confident, slick, and polished. Joey leans into the OG role—apologizing for nothing, and claiming he's simply defending the throne. Joey's Pro Era brother steps in. CJ Fly uses Daylyt's own beat to call out hypocrisy and reinforce Joey's message. It's clear this is becoming a crew affair, with lines that frame Pro Era as a united front. With 'You Hate Real Rappers,' Daylyt takes things personal. He deconstructs the rap industry and questions Joey's authenticity, painting him as a curated image more than a revolutionary. The wordplay is dense, and the disses feel more pointed than poetic this time. Ray Vaughn doubles down with creativity and aggression. Using cartoon metaphors and offbeat flows, he takes aim at Joey's 'Golden Era' sound as outdated. This showed Ray's versatility, proving he can diss while still entertaining. Joey returns with a slick and calculated record. He addresses critics, names no names, but the tone makes it clear he's speaking to his opposition. The beat is smooth, but the delivery is sharp—an old-school chess move. Daylyt takes things deeper, calling out industry plants and fake consciousness. He questions Joey's evolution and paints him as someone still clinging to his 2012 image. The visuals and lyrics suggest Daylyt is ready to outlast everyone involved. A live freestyle moment that fans instantly replayed. Ray uses the moment to freestyle bar after bar, taking slick jabs at Joey, CJ Fly, and Daylyt too. It's raw and spontaneous—a reminder of his natural ability. Three lyrical heavyweights team up, with Joey anchoring the verse. He uses the moment to send shots while standing next to other respected lyricists. The message? He's not alone, and the respect he has in the game is real. Aimed at Pro Era's name and legacy, Vaughn delivers direct attacks on Joey's past affiliations and supposed contradictions. The wordplay is bold, and the imagery is confrontational. This one hit hard and reignited fan debates. Joey declares it's the fourth quarter and he's taking the last shot. This is his most aggressive track yet, filled with bars that seem to summarize and respond to everything thrown his way. A statement track meant to silence the noise. Out of left field, REASON steps in with a warning to both sides. He critiques the state of lyrical rap and warns against getting caught in egos. While not a direct diss, it expands the narrative and adds another layer. AZ Chike uses the moment to challenge both camps. He asks hard questions and walks the line between storytelling and diss. Not fully in the war, but clearly a voice watching from the side with something to say. A cryptic, complex drop with wordplay rooted in mythology, politics, and rap culture. Daylyt appears to be warning Joey of what's next—this is psychological warfare in rhyme form. As usual, fans needed Genius annotations just to keep up. CJ returns with a direct response to Ray Vaughn. Clever title. Clever bars. He mocks Vaughn's name, image, and flows—all while backing up his Pro Era roots. A punchy sports metaphor record that supports Joey's side, subtly dissing the 'opposition squad.' The metaphor works well, calling Joey the franchise player and Daylyt/Vaughn the benchwarmers. Not the most aggressive, but clever and strategic. An exclamation point. With a cosign from battle rap legend Loaded Lux, Joey ends this leg of the war with a declaration of home court dominance. The message is clear: 'You can't take the crown if you can't survive the borough.' Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
