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Stormzy releases Wiley Flow with new song paying homage to grime legend

UK rapper Stormzy has dropped new track, Wiley Flow: Getty
UK rapper Stormzy has dropped new track, Wiley Flow: Getty

Stormzy has delighted fans by dropping new tune Wiley Flow – but the track has left some fans confused over whether the lyrics serve as a diss or appreciation of fellow UK rapper Wiley.

The track begins with a line of dialogue from Wiley, 40, who says: “Bruv, I didn’t look at it this way before, but as I approach my birthday, all you men are my youngers.”

Stormzy then launches into the bar: “This year imma be a household name / I grew up in a house of pain / I don’t do it for the clout or fame / All the real n****s gonna vouch on my name.”

The rapper, 25, then references Wiley’s line about “youngers”, adding: “So please man let’s just be adults.”

He then appears to pay tribute to the rapper, however, with the chorus lyric: “And now I hit you n***** with the Wiley flow.”

At first listen, some fans weren’t sure what to make of the lyrics.

“Is Wiley flow a diss track or paying homeage? I’m confused,” one wrote on Twitter.

Another said: “What’s actually happening with the #wileyflow tune by Stormzy? Is this a beef thing or what? I’m confused, getting both vibes here. It’s a banger though.”

Wiley himself has cleared up confusion though, posting a clip of the track alongside the caption: “My bruddaa 4 life @stormzy.”

Sharing the love, Stormzy replied: “Always love and respect legend #homeage.”

You can forgive fans for being a little sceptical, however, considering the two rappers were recently locked in a feud over Stormzy’s collaboration with Ed Sheeran on hit track Take Me Back to London.

When Ed and Stormzy dropped the song, Wiley posted a comment on Stormzy’s Instagram page, writing: “Oh s**t so now Ed you wanna do grime yeah f***in ell mate.” [sic]

Wiley showed his appreciation for new Stormzy track, titled 'Wiley Flow.' (Getty)
Wiley showed his appreciation for new Stormzy track, titled 'Wiley Flow.' (Getty)

The grime star also came after Sheeran, labelling the pop star a “clout chaser and culture vulture.”

Jumping to his collaborator’s defence, Stormzy promptly replied: “No Wiley you know Ed been doing this from early, been a real one from early, you can’t question that.

“You know I love you and respect you brother but nah don’t do that.”

The Heatwave rapper showed no signs of backing down, responding: “Bro I’m gonna be honest with you, same love and respect but sadly it’s 2019 my brudda, and for real, I am saying it’s sounding very weird, Ed on grime.”

If Stormzy’s latest track is anything to go by, there doesn't appear to be any bad blood between the pair.

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