The Lyrical Guillotine: Has Ambush Just Delivered the "Killshot" to Chip?

Post By DJ Longers
January 8, 2026

The Lyrical Guillotine: Has Ambush Just Delivered the "Killshot" to Chip?

The 2,000 comment ransom has been paid in full, and the result is nothing short of a sonic bloodbath. After days of silence and Instagram taunts, Ambush has officially hit the release button on what is being hailed as his most formidable showing to date: the two-part offensive "It’s Over Buddy / What We Doin Ere."

If Round 1 was a skirmish and Round 2 was personal, Round 3 feels like a calculated attempt at an industry assassination.

A Tale of Two Tracks: Venom and Mocking

The release is a structural masterpiece of beef, divided into two distinct movements that attack Chip from entirely different angles.

"It’s Over Buddy" (The Venom): The first half is pure, unadulterated aggression. Over a cold, industrial drill beat, Ambush addresses the "Pest Control" narrative head-on. He isn't just rapping; he’s deconstructing Chip’s tactical history. The bars are dense, leaning away from the "clout-chasing" accusations and moving into a territory of technical dominance that many skeptics didn't think Ambush could reach.
"What We Doin Ere" (The Clowning): This is where the "venom" meets "vibe." Ambush pivots to a more melodic, almost taunting flow, mocking Chip’s longevity as a form of stagnation. The clowning here is surgical, using humour to undermine Chip’s status as the "Grime Scene Savior." It’s a psychological play designed to make the veteran look out of touch while Ambush positions himself as the fresh, unstoppable force of 2026.

The Verdict: Could This Be the Killshot?

In the court of public opinion, the Killshot is a rare achievement. To truly end a battle with Chip, a man who survived clashes with everyone from Bugzy Malone to Yungen. You don't just need better bars; you need a better moment. This could be that moment.

By delivering a two-song package, Ambush has effectively overwhelmed the news cycle, making it difficult for Chip to respond with a single track. The sprinkles of venom throughout this track suggest that Ambush has been holding back his best material for this exact turning point.

Why the Streets Are Alight

The timing of this drop landing right as the UK Underground scene is reaching fever pitch. Ambush is fighting for the crown of North London, and he’s doing it by taking down the biggest warlord in the game.

The question now isn't whether Chip can respond—we know his pen is always poison inked, but whether he should. If "Pest Control" was an attempt to sweep the floor, Ambush just flooded the house.

24 hours may be too soon for Chip. He may need longer to pen a surgical reply as the war for the UK rap throne has reached its most dangerous chapter yet.

PAUSE.... Just as I'm about to PRESS POST on this article, Chip has already replied with 2000+ comments activated on Instagram within 2 hours and full visualizer video good to go. THIS AIN'T OVER.