Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar - #1 on Trending for music
Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar is a diss track aimed at Drake, released on May 4, 2024. The song is part of a series of diss tracks between the two rappers, marking a significant point in their ongoing feud. Kendrick Lamar criticizes Drake on various fronts, including alleged hypocritical behavior and social climbing within the hip-hop industry. The song includes scathing lines about Drake's relationships with other artists like J. Cole and Lil Wayne, and references rumors about Drake's personal life and conduct (Wikipedia) (HotNewHipHop).
The cover art for "Not Like Us" features Drake's mansion in Toronto, marked with red dots reminiscent of maps used to denote the homes of registered sex offenders. This imagery ties into Lamar's accusations within the song, where he labels Drake and his associates as sexual predators (The Direct).
Critically, the song has been praised for its production and lyrical content, though some lyrics have been deemed controversial. Commercially, it achieved significant success, breaking streaming records and debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (Wikipedia)
