Hidden Meanings Behind Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Music Video -  

Not a reach at all at this point. I wish Kendrick could be more direct, but the industry is really weird and Drake isn't the only one that's inappropriate with young girls and /or guys. Look at how long Puffy ran around being a deviant before he offended those CIROC liquor owners and sealed his doom. Before that he was untouchable under Clive Davis. Drake was going to be the new Puffy before Kendrick ruined his party.

The industry is definitely a spooky place. “Every dog has its day”. There’s a lot more out there doing wrong.

I laaaaaaaaaave it! 😂😂😂 you making the Compton trip if he doesn't drop is so wholesome and hilarious. About time someone did 😂😂😂

Just so you know. That song at the beginning of “Alright” is called “Dead Homies” and is on all streaming platforms. Love the content be well cousin.

Naw....i think you should chill. Do you know much music we waiting on 🤔 Black Hippie, Collab with Cole, he lost 500 songs on a hard drive..... sis you looking for 1 song...i need an album! No one can make Kendrick drop. He drop what he want, WHEN he want. Thats the 1st thing you shouldve learned from this beef. Even Drake couldnt force him. And we dont want another Drake. We want QUALITY music not forced music. Calmate....and wait like the rest of us. You is NOT going to Compton 😂😂

He really is odd for that!

Drake gotta apologize for the "mixed queen" & "Dave Free" lines b4 i will forgive him....😡

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I thought he was so low for that. Kendrick's blows were all about Drake's actions, even when they involved someone else (eg he mentioned a daughter, but didn't attack that daughter). The nearest he got to attacking others was the OVO crew, but if you've got a weird case, expect to take shots for it! However, what did Whitney do, other than be Kendrick's partner (& a full ride or die partner, at that)? He attacked her character, her integrity, her as a person, and she had done absolutely nothing. Foul. Maybe that's why Drake keeps going for "a minorrrrrrs" - they're the same maturity level as him... Someone needs to tell him that his hatred of black women is not helping disprove the "coloniser" claim, either - because trying to take control over a culture by attacking their women is right out of the coloniser handbooks from centuries ago.

I’ve seen stories from young girls and boys that say their friends were attending parties at his mansion when they were in high school.

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@@user-ho9wf8wq5h thank you!! Every time Drake did anything I’d be like “wait. He’s friends with little kids. And no one cares?? Ok then”

Right I’m from London and know Tommy the Clown. Watched Rise in the early 2000s and it was so good.

Much love to you and South Africa! 🫶🏾 Rize was definitely a staple to watch. A classic.

Yep, from New Zealand and he’s known down here too! So world wide!

Crazy thing is, a lot of people on the East Coast of the US doesn't know who Tommy The Clown is

@@gsheverything_2716cap we know

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I love your perspective, much respect!

Whats crazy is no one has came for his bm even tho she’s a legit cornstar. Wtf

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Because they have respect. Like yeah, this who you laid with but this not about her, so we aren’t going to target her. This is about you Drake and the nasty tendencies you have!!! Kendrick and Pusha could’ve said so much about that woman but it’s not worth doing and I respect that from them. Men with morals.

I saw that. Lol

Yep, we we're still on the grill here on L.A.

All facts!!

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He’s such a legend. Wish I could’ve had him at one of my parties growing up. Lol

My lil cousin danced with him in the 90's or early 2000's. Definitely a big part of the culture.

I honestly think Drake fired his writers after figuring out the mole in his camp and had to write the song himself lol

We losing recipes lol these kids don’t know history. My little cousin didn’t know what 106&park was. Lol

I saw that one!! “With out papers” 😱😱

If they don't know what wop is they are not of the FBA culture. It's funny how the world is watching black Americans very hard. Can anyone explain this odd thing when the image has been attempted to be tarnished.

I don't think people have realized that people are going to be breaking down this video all summer

I’m going to be mad if he doesn’t release it lol we want more.

Exactly!!

Awesome, thank you!

I didn't notice that now I have to watch it again

Glad you enjoyed it!

He gets us thinking.

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I respect your point of view. However, it’s odd if you thought he would pick Toronto over his actual home. A place that raised him and shaped him into the man he is today. A place where his children and family still reside to this day. In that moment Toronto probably did feel like a second home to him because that’s all he knew and it would make more sense for any player to want to stay with one team. That’s not shocking. Lol however, it’s still his actual home (Compton) vs a place he adopted for a moment in time. That’s over with and people should move on. He owes Toronto nothing. He did his job and once the job was done, he moved on. Also, it seems the people in Canada are loving Not Like Us. The song is now the MOST streamed rap song in Canada on Spotify in 2024, surpassing Kanye West’s “Carnival”. Does Canada really feel a way? Doesn’t seem like it. Just certain individuals who are butt hurt.

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The “8/8/2024” isn’t accurate. The jacket actually says “s/s 2024” which stands for “spring / summer 2024” which is the season the jacket comes from. Lol appreciate you commenting.

I’ve been seeing people call it “Broccoli” or “Mr Get Off”. Either way we need that. LOL

Agreed. He wouldn’t play with that.

Yup. They grew up together on those same streets. Questioning her authenticity I’m sure felt like a slap in the face to her. Smh

They just in their feelings at the moment. I’m sure if DeRozan went back to Toronto, basketball aside, he’d still get love. Them ovhoes are a weird group.

Facts!! 😢 I hate how the management did him.

Thank you for hitting on the point regarding Whitney. Drake and his blatant disrespect and disregard for women when battling is crazy. Great analysis.

He definitely skimmed through the album lol

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I’m going to check it out sis

Can’t forget he added the “a minooorrrr” as a response to “Dave freeeeee” 😂😂

Need that bad lol

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That’s a fact. We are all just guessing. That’s why I enjoy Kendrick. He gets you thinking.

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It’s definitely a staple piece in her closet she always falls back on. I’m the same way with white v neck shirts. Can never go wrong with them.

@@ChillingWithMonie facts! Sidenote: the guy said something about the video being 5:55. I don’t think it has anything to do with the shirts Drake would wear. 555 is an angel number that implies change is coming. I think that’s what Kdot is implying

Me and you both sis and I’m taking a pgLang hat in the process. Lol

The jacket actually says “s/s 2024” which is for the season that jacket was released. “Spring / Summer 2024” 😊

Mustard said it wasn’t intentional he wore that hat. I also think it’s gang/affiliation culture in LA. There are specific hats that members wear to identify themselves. But I’m curious why he chose that hat lol

It is a reach. Not every single detail has a double or triple meaning. Y’all thinking too hard. Just like people are saying his jacket said “8/8/2024” for an album release. Whole time the jacket says “s/s 2024” which stands for “spring / summer 2024” the season the jacket was distributed. Lol but if you’d like to think that, by all means, do so. Lol

You’re a bit older than me so it makes sense. Tommy was very big during high school and my transition into college and they’d do his dances in parties. My generation didn’t really feel the effects of Pac and Biggie death so we didn’t really care about the west coast vs East coast thing if you weren’t paying attention for real.

Please go watch Rize. I am also from NY but that how i knew who Tommy was.

Cousin, do not give him no ideas lmao

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If the people don’t know about Derrick Rose, they sure aren’t going to know about Benji LOL

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I said that in the video. However Kendrick wasn’t talking about D Rose (Derrick), he was talking about DeRoz (DeRozan). ….

@@ChillingWithMonie yea but I can see how people can be confused for a sec cause that’s his nickname

That really pissed me off because all you have to do is google what the real story is. He got caught paying for services from a grown adult.

So Blacks in the UK arent US 🤔 What about Africans, Caribbeans, the Latinos/Latinas that grew up with us in LA & NYC, you throwing Eminem out the cookout? 🫣 Thats like saying only the best rappers come out of NY, bc we started it. Thats crazy talk! I heard ppl say, only black ppl should have gone to the Juneteeth concert. 😳 Historically, there were alot of white men who fought for our freedom and came to Texas with the power of the US govt to free the slaves on that day in June. You cant gatekeep HipHop! The largest consumer is young white men. And you can't judge the entire fan base off of one confused 🇨🇦 😂. Its like a spades tournament, you either with US or you're THEM. If you respect and understand the culture, cool. There's alot of non-black, non-Americans who get it and push HipHop culture forward. Lets not exclude our allies at home or abroad.🫱🏿‍🫲🏼

We have no allies

Interesting perspective. Thank you for leaving a comment. Looking forward to others point of view on this one. It really is an odd thing when black people are enjoying and embracing themselves and other races get upset because they aren’t apart of it but they also exclude us from their festivities. We really can’t win out here.

@@iluvdissheet you still chose to miss the point while proving it. When Black Americans want to celebrate themselves, everyone else gets offended and wants to be included. WHY?!? We are not asking to be included in anyone else’s culture. It’s one thing to respect a culture, it’s another to act like you’re entitled to it, which is what you’re doing. How don’t y’all get that? If I’m invited to your house, I’m still a guest. I was welcomed but still have to show respect. I can’t try to run your place. But y’all attempt that mess with us every time by getting offended when we claim what’s ours. To say we can’t gatekeeper hip hop is disrespectful af. I don’t care what demographic “consumes” it the most currently (you’re honestly talking about money wise which can go down another rabbit hole y’all choose to ignore). If you actually had respect for US and the culture we created, you’d understand what OP said. Thing is y’all don’t respect us and y’all don’t respect what we created. Like you brought up, y’all just consume. Again, no one said non Black Americans can’t participate or enjoy the culture. But you’re a fool if you don’t acknowledge our differences and respect those in said culture. If the Japanese made a song about anime stating “they not like us” none of the Black Americans would be offended nor anyone else because it’s obvious af we aren’t. But again, y’all stay doing it to us. It’s really tired now. Also: Eminem knows he’s a guest. Paul Wall knows he’s a guest. That’s the difference between them and the rest of y’all. You’d think y’all would look to them as examples on how to move. You don’t hear them saying that mess y’all say or getting offended.

@@iluvdissheet nope they aren’t US. The same way they have parts of their culture that is FOR THEM. SOMEHOW it’s only OFFENSIVE when BLACK AMERICANS celebrate THEIR culture. They are GUESTS. Just like IM A GUEST at CARNIVAL, Cinco De Mayo, etc. I’m ok with that but somehow it’s so upsetting for other cultures. Like damn we died to be able to express ourselves here in this country.. now we gotta deal with the NEW colonizing behavior from other cultures? Eminem was never at a cookout and u must be young to think so 😭