Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us Music Video Sparks Controversy with Shots at Drake

Entertainment | July 5, 2024, 12:54 a.m.

The highly anticipated music video for Kendrick Lamar's hit Drake diss track "Not Like Us" has finally been released, solidifying Lamar's victorious stance in the beef between the two rappers. Packed with references to Drake and his OVO label, the video features appearances from West Coast hip-hop heavyweights like DJ Mustard, DeMar DeRozan, and Top Dawg. Directed by Lamar and Dave Free, the video cleverly throws shade at Drake with subtle jabs and visual references to owls, the symbol of OVO. The feud between Lamar and Drake, which began in May with diss tracks flying back and forth, culminates in Lamar's triumph, as "Not Like Us" reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. With the release of this music video, Lamar's victory lap continues to showcase his dominance in the rap world and solidifies his position as a hip-hop heavyweight.