Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Video: The Finest Moments

Following two months of dominating streaming platforms, Kendrick Lamar lastly unveiled the music video for “Not Like Us,” on the 4th of July, no much less. Let’s simply say it’s a victory lap throughout the board, particularly contemplating that a few of the symbolism and pictures aimed to debunk a few of Drake’s main speaking factors throughout the meat. Nonetheless, the visuals of “Not Like Us” will undoubtedly prolong its lifespan all through the summer season. 

Directed by Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar, the music video comes on the heels of the Juneteenth live performance on the Kia Discussion board the place virtually each Los Angeles rapper joined forces on stage for a second of unity. The music video is one other second that exemplifies this effort. Plus, a few of the symbolism throughout the visible may have you doubling again to catch a few of the cryptic messages that you just didn’t choose up on the primary time round. 

We have been blessed sufficient to obtain 4 new songs from Kendrick Lamar within the span of some days. Nevertheless, it looks as if we is perhaps lucky sufficient to get much more music within the close to future. Kicking off the “Not Like Us” video is a snippet of latest music that we hope can be launched quickly.

Only a slick interpretation of the bar.

Tommy The Clown’s look embodied Los Angeles in a serious manner. A staple in West Coast tradition as a complete, Tommy’s phase on the Pop Out was undoubtedly one of many greatest highlights. To have him mainly assist lead the music video felt like a nod to Los Angeles’ historical past, each in music and dance. Plus, the choreography and pictures in that ultimate verse added an lighthearted contact to such a vicious music.

Contemplating the character of the music and the allegations Kendrick made in opposition to Drake, the hop-scotch scene that aligns with the “A-Minor” line actually isn’t a coincidence by any stretch.

Between the viral clip of Kendrick doing push-ups in Compton randomly with soul music enjoying within the background and Drake’s “Push Ups,” Kendrick has actually been driving house the significance of calisthenic workout routines. Plus, on “meet the grahams,” Kendrick additionally tells Adonis to “do some push-ups” as an alternative of utilizing Ozempic. Looks as if the DAMN. rapper is making an attempt to guide by instance. Nevertheless, contemplating the quantity of Easter eggs we’re nonetheless uncovering from the meat two months later, this specific picture could possibly be referencing this TikTok that Drake did with a younger fan final yr. That is only a guess.

“WOP, WOP, WOP, WOP, WOP, WOP/ Dot f*ck ’em up!“

Kendrick Lamar and Mustard bust a transfer in entrance of Compton staple, the legendary Tam’s Burger.

The previous Raptors star additionally makes a cameo within the music video after becoming a member of Kendrick Lamar on stage on the Pop-Out. Clearly, his Compton delight takes heart stage on this one however I’d think about that Raps followers are feeling a bit betrayed at present. 

After dragging Kendrick’s spouse and children into the meat, the Lamars seem to get the final chortle within the “Not Like Us” video.

“Household Issues” actually is not growing old properly.

Black Hippy reunites together with the High Dawg Leisure executives. Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q appeared on stage with Kendrick through the Pop Out live performance in June.