Joyner Lucas Challenges Meek Mill to URL Rap Battle, Pulls in 1.5 Million YouTube Views
Joyner Lucas called out Meek Mill on Jan. 21, 2025. His heated YouTube challenge for a one-round Ultimate Rap League battle took off, racking up 1.5 million views quickly. URL fans see this possible matchup as a sign of change in the rap battle scene. Social media’s going crazy over this potential match. Fans have been buzzing nonstop on X and Instagram, making this challenge go viral.
More mainstream artists are jumping into rap battle rings, blending radio success with battle rap skills. OGs Hitman Holla and Loaded Lux still pack venues, and fans recently watched Murda Mook take on Arsonal in a huge showdown.
“For the last year, hip-hop is buzzing with excitement… that competitive edge is back in the mainstream… with that said, commercial artists have long turned to URL as the go-to platform for settling lyrical rivalries or proving their skills. If Joyner Lucas wants to challenge Meek Mill, we have the platform to make it happen,” reports owners at URL.
Lucas and Mill took different paths to success. Lucas broke through with his viral hit “I’m Not Racist,” while Mill came up through Philadelphia’s tough rap battle scene before his hit album Championships debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Both rappers know their way around a rap battle. Mill cut his teeth in street battles before Rick Ross discovered him, while Lucas wants to return to his roots—going head-to-head in the ring.
This battle marks a shift in hip-hop competition. URL’s now connecting mainstream success with battle rap’s street edge, bringing in big names to face battle veterans.
Lucas has bigger plans ahead. He’s already eyeing battles with heavyweights like Murda Mook and Arsonal down the line. The impact goes beyond just one battle. This face-off could change the game for rap battles, creating a fresh blend of street cred and mainstream appeal.