Joyner Lucas makes statements when he drops music and with ADHD 2, the Worcester-born wordsmith is speaking loud and clear. Out now on all platforms, Joyner’s third studio album is a sprawling, emotionally raw continuation of the journey he began with his 2020 breakout ADHD – only this time, the stakes are higher and the sound is bigger.
Backed by a stacked lineup of collaborators including J Balvin, Ava Max, Chris Brown, Big Sean, T-Pain, DaBaby, Ty Dolla $ign, Blackbear, and Fireboy DML, ADHD 2 is what happens when an independent artist refuses to be boxed in. Latin rhythms crash into smooth R&B hooks, lyrical bars punch through slick pop production, and under it all, Joyner’s signature voice ties every track together with sharp honesty and emotional weight.
While tracks like “White Noise” and “Time Is Money” built anticipation in the months leading up to the album, Joyner doubled down with the release of the visual for “Tear Me Down” featuring Ava Max, a moody, high drama anthem that also includes a surprise cameo by actress Regina Hall. It’s bold. It’s cinematic. It’s very Joyner.
And if that wasn’t enough, Joyner stirred the pot earlier this week with the surprise drop of “NOBODY CARES,” a fiery diss track aimed squarely at Skepta. Though the track didn’t make the final album cut, it did what Joyner does best: kept his name in the headlines and his foot on the gas.
Where ADHD put mental health at the center of hip hop conversation, ADHD 2 takes it further, dissecting growth, grief, fame, fatherhood, and personal demons, all while refusing to sacrifice artistry for accessibility. Tracks move beautifully between vulnerability and swagger, making it clear Joyner’s here to resonate.
But the music is only half the story.
Beyond the bars, Joyner continues to build an empire. As co-founder of Tully, a music management platform empowering artists with tools for publishing and distribution, he’s walking the walk of independence, backed by a strategic partnership with Sony and the loyalty of a fanbase that’s ridden with him from “Ross Capicchioni” to now.
Joyner Lucas has never followed the rules, and ADHD 2 is proof that he doesn’t have to. It’s a powerful evolution from an artist who’s still just getting started.
Watch the “Tear Me Down” video (feat. Ava Max)
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