Reason and Daylyt Respond to Joey BadA$$—Who Fires Back with “My Town” Featuring Loaded Lux

Reason Takes the First Shot with “The Dead Apple”

TDE’s Reason was the first to issue a lyrical counterstrike to Joey BadA$$’s “The Finals,” with the release of his response track, “The Dead Apple.” Reason’s song zeroes in on Joey’s claims of New York dominance, questioning both his credibility and artistic depth.

“Method actin’ turnin’ into personas, unique in your posture / I turn into Ronny if this ’bout the violence, but you ain’t survivin’”

“Y’all went from rappin’ on corners to be in the corner, it’s dead over there, ngga / I know y’all doin’ this shit for a rollout, but I’m really pressed over here, ngga”

Reason’s straightforward style and sharpened tone were met with praise across social platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), where hashtags like #TheDeadApple and #TDEVibes began trending. Some fans called it “a surgical and smooth dismantling,” while others noted it was “more mature rebuttal than brutal diss.”

Daylyt Elevates the Exchange with “WRD2MIMVA”

A day later, underground lyricist and battler Daylyt entered the ring with “WRD2MIMVA,” a title as cryptic as his bars. Known for his multi-layered lyricism and philosophical punchlines, Daylyt’s response took a more avant-garde approach.

“Backpack should’ve showed you my ways / See, I was fully planned / The issue is, Dot didn’t tell you it’s two boogeymans”

“How can I outrap you when the whole world know I can outrap you? / Gotta come down to your level to slap you”

While some listeners praised Daylyt for the depth and creativity in his diss, others admitted the complexity required multiple replays. YouTube reactors like BarLords and Breakdown Barracks highlighted the intellectual density of the record, with one host calling it “a college course in coded disrespect.”

Social Media Reacts: Lines Drawn and Questions Raised

The responses to both tracks ignited fresh debate. TDE supporters hailed Reason’s clarity and composure, while Daylyt’s cult following championed his abstract artistry.

On Reddit’s r/hiphopheads, one user wrote: “Reason brought the facts, Daylyt brought the riddles—both landed.” Over on TikTok, fan edits and AI reenactments of the battle have surged, especially those breaking down Daylyt’s layered verses.

Joey BadA$$ has now issued a direct response to Daylyt with a new track titled “My Town” featuring legendary battle rapper Loaded Lux. The track, available on Genius (source), targets Daylyt with surgical precision while also doubling down on Joey’s status as a torchbearer of New York lyricism.

“Fck takin’ y’all so long? You nggas seven days / All ’em shots y’all took and I ain’t even get grazed”

“And that was cute making it seem like you predicted my bars / When in reality you heard my freestyle since March / I’m calling your bluff, you wanna see me ’cause you runnin’ from Lux”

Lux delivers a lethal verse of his own, taking aim at abstract rap styles and defending New York’s legacy with vintage aggression.

The track sparked instant traction online. #MyTown trended across X, with many praising Joey and Lux’s chemistry and focus. Critics from Complex, HipHopDX, and TMZ Hip Hop highlighted the track’s balance of grit and technicality.

Whether dissecting Reason’s tactical sharpness or decoding Daylyt’s layered prose, fans agree on one thing: lyrical rap is alive and well.