In the latest chapter of the fiery feud between Joey Bada$$ and Ray Vaughn, an unexpected figure has been pulled into the crossfire—Will Smith. The Fresh Prince unexpectedly became collateral damage after Vaughn took a subtle jab using a clip of Smith’s recent freestyle performance.
Will Smith Caught in the Crossfire
**Ray Vaughn Throws Shade at Will Smith Amid Joey BadaFeud∗∗, as tensions continue to boil between the Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) rapper and the Brooklyn-born Joey BadaFeud∗∗, as tensions continue to boil between the Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) rapper and the Brooklyn-born Joey Bada. After Joey released his latest diss track titled “ABK,” Vaughn responded not with bars, but with humor. He posted a laughing emoji on social media, reacting to Joey’s verse, and paired it with a clip of Will Smith’s “Lunch Break” freestyle, which had gone viral earlier this year for its surprisingly strong delivery.
Though the clip was well-received when it originally dropped, Vaughn’s use of it here was clearly sarcastic, implying that Joey’s verse was about as threatening as Smith’s feel-good rhymes.
Vaughn Promises a Fiery Reply
Not content with just trolling, Vaughn hinted at a more direct musical response, writing:
“I don’t want nobody in Cali gettin in. Cause he gone cry 20v1.”
This line suggests a warning to any West Coast rappers who might consider backing Joey, claiming that the retaliation will be overwhelming.
So far, Will Smith hasn’t addressed his unexpected appearance in the beef. Fans are left wondering if the Hollywood star, who’s been dabbling in music again, will respond at all—or simply stay above the drama.
Joey Bada$$ Reloads Against the West
Joey Bada$$ hasn’t been holding back in his war of words with the West Coast. His lyrical jabs have taken aim primarily at Ray Vaughn, but he’s also been unafraid to fire at one of the biggest names in hip-hop: Kendrick Lamar.
On the track “Crash Dummy,” Joey called out Kendrick directly, spitting:
“Thank you for making it clear that Dot scared, but yeah / I was at the party, but I also saw Top there.”
This line implies Kendrick is ducking a battle with Joey, even though both artists were reportedly at the same event.
Joey’s most scathing bars came on the track “My Town,” where he claimed:
“I’m the real boogeyman, y’all n-ggas should be afraid / Get the general, I’m killing his troops.”
He doubled down with:
“Don’t make me Pulitzer, better be wise because / I’m dottin T’s and cross your eyes like Whitaker.”
These verses blend clever wordplay with direct threats, making it clear Joey sees himself as a legitimate challenger in the rap hierarchy.
“The Finals” Heats Things Up
On another recent track, “The Finals,” Joey sends a mix of respect and challenge Kendrick’s way, saying:
“I salute you Kenny but I know you well aware / You lookin’ for some competition? Then just know that I’ll be right here.”
Still, most of the track’s venom is reserved for Vaughn. One brutal section includes:
“The way you let Dot dick sit in your mouth / This that same dick linkin’ I was talkin’ about / You n-ggas would do anything for the clout…”
Joey also mocks Vaughn’s loyalty to Kendrick, suggesting it’s not even reciprocated:
“Crash out over n-ggas who won’t even let you in they house / I bet you ain’t even got his number / It’s funny how the thirst is bein’ disguised as hunger.”
Kendrick Remains Silent—for Now
Despite the increasing number of shots aimed his way, Kendrick Lamar has remained silent. Some hip-hop insiders, like Glasses Malone, had predicted a response from Kendrick by now, but it has yet to materialize.
As the feud intensifies, fans are watching closely to see whether Kendrick will break his silence—and whether Will Smith will weigh in on the drama in which he’s been unexpectedly involved.
One thing’s for sure: with Ray Vaughn Throws Shade at Will Smith Amid Joey Bada$$ Feud, this rap beef is getting more unpredictable by the day.