When East Coast’s Joey Bada$$ clashed with West Coast rapper Ray Vaughn, even the legendary Will Smith got caught in the crossfire.
Joey Bada$$, known for not shying away from a feud, re-ignited his ongoing beef with the TDE rapper Ray Vaughn in his latest diss track, “ABK.” The track takes aim at Vaughn, and once again stirs up the coastal rivalry that has been simmering all year.
Vaughn, however, seemed unfazed by Joey’s lyrical jabs. Taking to social media, he mocked the new track, stating that Joey’s verse on “ABK” was like a laughing matter, accompanied by a clip from Will Smith’s freestyle, a nod to Smith’s recent foray into rap.
In a cheeky response to “ABK,” Vaughn hinted that he didn’t want any Californians involved, taunting Joey further by suggesting he’d “cry 20v1.” Meanwhile, Smith has remained silent on his unintended involvement in this rap beef.
Joey Bada$$ has been relentlessly targeting West Coast rappers, particularly Vaughn. However, he hasn’t spared Kendrick Lamar either. On his track “Crash Dummy,” Joey accuses Kendrick of dodging a head-on battle, suggesting that Kendrick is afraid to step up.
Joey’s harsh words against Kendrick continue on “My Town,” where he provocatively positions himself as a boogeyman to be feared. He throws sharp lines, painting himself as the true threat in the rap scene.
The most direct assault on Kendrick comes in “The Finals,” where Joey critiques Vaughn’s admiration for Kendrick. Joey raps about how some West Coast artists will go to any length for clout, even if Kendrick remains uninterested in engaging.
So far, Kendrick has chosen to remain quiet, not acknowledging Joey’s repeated provocations. Glasses Malone’s expectation of a comeback from Kendrick remains unfulfilled, adding another layer of tension to this intricate rap tale.
In the realm of rap tensions, Joey Bada$$ keeps throwing shots, drawing in unexpected players like Will Smith, while his West Coast targets either laugh it off like Ray Vaughn or maintain silence like Kendrick Lamar.
