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UK rapper Jehst returns, taking aim at Stormzy in a diss track with a wide lens

Last updated: 29th June 2025

Before one has even listened to “Storm Z Meal“, a sense of intrigue overcomes the senses. The title alone is enough to inspire a raised eyebrow — and that is exactly what legendary rapper Jehst has done.

The bullets have been loaded, the gun has been cocked, and the shots have been fired. The lyricist seems to be the only one to call out Stormzy for his controversial agreement with US fast-food chain McDonald’s, following backlash from both his fans and critics.

Why the Backlash Against Stormzy?

Context is definitely needed. The McDonald’s debacle began when the rapper signed a deal worth approximately £4 million, though exact figures vary. The food chain’s Israeli franchises distributed free meals to soldiers enlisted with its military, leading to widespread condemnation. In response, the company canceled its agreement with the store owners, buying them back claiming they were not consulted.

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Despite this, boycotts continued, with targeted abstentions from the purchase of American products including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Burger King, Subway, and more. The United States is a major financial backer of the Israeli military — a key reason for this interdiction.

The fallout from the deal has seen countless people engage the grime artist, with many calling him a “sell-out” as well as leaving comments on his Instagram like: “Stormzy got bought!!!.” To his credit, he has kept the handle for Lowkey in his bio, but many feel this does little to heal the wounds.

Storm Z Meal is a Slow Burn Critique

Jehst slams the rapper, outright saying “F*** a Stormzy meal,” while picking at other artists for selling out, with lines like “these MCs are artificially sweet, that’s the Canderel.”

As retro keys populate the melody, brush strokes soften the music (produced by Diminutive Arthur), while an adagio pace is matched by Billy Brimstone. A veiled critique of Omari’s association with Louis Theroux is also voiced: “My money don’t jiggle jiggle, I make the dollar fold,” while another line rings out: “F*** you and the whole franchise you cheerleading — that’s a corny deal, you were forced to kneel.” Samatar Elmi — who features — equally lets loose a barrage of slow-release lyrics, with a peripheral commentary for a wider-perspective in what is a trippy censure of what they both feel of the state of rap right now.

Final Thoughts

It’s a hard hitting track — but not in the way you would expect. It lays down a new way to castigate without fast flows and sharp snares, utilising an elementary composition aligned with matter-of-fact bars and carefully woven similes.

Stream it Online

Presently, it is available only on YouTube (see above), to stream as a visualiser that features a Happy Meal with an upside-down frown. However, the song is available to buy via the artist’s Bandcamp.