Joyner Lucas reminds hip-hop listeners worldwide why he’s more than deserving of the top spot in “One of Them.” Backed by combative trap production, he delivers hard-hitting bars about dominating the rap scene with relentless ambition and laser focus. From the jump, Joyner makes it clear he won’t go without a fight.
He also gets introspective, touching on his struggles with mental health through the line, “My ADHD got my brain get nutty,” a moment that adds depth to an otherwise aggressive tone. As the track unfolds, he keeps firing off lyrical ammo about chasing greatness, standing alone at the top, and leaving no room for competition. His message lands hard when he spits, “I want the whole cake ‘til the plate get crummy.”
The chorus only adds to Joyner’s confidence in being one of the greatest MCs out. It’s felt in lines like, “I can’t be denied I’m one of them (Joyner) / Look in my eyes I’m one of them (whoa) / Ahead of my time I’m one of them (one of them).”
Before the song wraps, he circles back to his ADHD and the stigma surrounding it, while also making it clear he’s not ducking any smoke.
Lines like, “Why they playin’ with me, when a n*** waitin’ to squeeze / Then a bullet breaking their teeth, that I keep on making them bleed,”* drive the message home with force.
Overall, “One of Them” is a statement track — brash, intense, and unfiltered. It’s not chasing hits or hooks. It’s a reminder of Joyner Lucas’ skill, ambition, and refusal to be overlooked. Fans of raw, aggressive rap will appreciate the lyrical firepower, while longtime listeners will see this as a continuation of his underdog-turned-dominant narrative.