Joey Bada$$ vs. Ray Vaughn: The Beef Just Got Louder

Joey Bada$$, Big Sean and Ab-Soul teamed up for a fiery Red Bull freestyle that dives into the ongoing West Coast rap drama, specifically touching on tensions involving TDE’s Ray Vaughn.

The track, released under Ab-Soul’s Top Dawg Entertainment, sees the duo delivering pointed bars while navigating the complexities of the current hip-hop landscape.

Joey Bada$$ uses his verse to address the friction between Ray Vaughn and other West Coast figures, opting for a diplomatic stance.

He raps about unity and the need to elevate the culture, with lines like, “No division, just precision, let’s rewrite the mission.” part from addressing the beef, the trio did a phenomenal performance supporting each other’s delivery and making it an insanely synnergetic experience.

The freestyle has generated buzz online, with fans praising the chemistry between Joey and Ab-Soul. Many have noted the track’s ability to comment on the Ray Vaughn situation while keeping the focus on artistry.

However, the story doesn’t end here as Ray dropped an aggressive respnose with his track Hoe Era. Ray didn’t waste the chance to jab Joey, even flipping the title into a dig: “Goofy, don’t let Power get your TV turned off.”

That one’s a nod to Joey’s stint on 50 Cent’s series. The whole track’s packed with smart shots and cutting one-liners. The title itself throws shade at Pro Era, Joey’s label.