British rap heavyweight Skepta has sparked excitement and controversy on social media after throwing down the gauntlet to his American counterparts. The Grime pioneer declared that it’s time to settle the long-standing debate over whether UK or US rappers reign supreme.
Taking to his X handle on Thursday, Skepta wrote, “I wanna clash an American rapper anyway, finally get this UK/US rap debate sorted.”
He didn’t stop there—Skepta went on to propose a fantasy face-off lineup between top-tier UK and US rap acts, matching:
- Ghetts vs Eminem
- Chip vs Kendrick Lamar
- Dave vs Lil Wayne
- Youngs vs Meek Mill
- Blade Brown vs Pusha T
- Queenie vs Meg The Stallion
- Central Cee vs Jack Harlow
- Lancey vs Travis Scott
- JME vs Tyler, The Creator
In his words, Skepta made it clear that UK rappers aren’t just contenders—they’re battle-hardened lyricists with unmatched skills forged in the gritty Grime scene.
“The microphone training you get from being in the grime scene is top level, Oxford Uni level training, we’re not easy, lol,” he stated.
The post has already ignited buzz across fanbases, with many eagerly imagining how such a transatlantic lyrical showdown would unfold.
