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Kendrick Lamar Secures Free Tam’s Burgers For Life, Owner Won’t Say If Drake Is Welcome

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Kendrick Lamar has been taking a few victory laps as of late, and they are most certainly deserved. Overall, Lamar is fresh off of his beef with Drake. Depending on who you ask, the feud is still ongoing. Although in the minds of many, it is already over, and Kendrick has come away as the victor. Currently, one of the biggest songs in the world is “Not Like Us,” and there is no doubt at all that Lamar may just have song of the summer on his hands.

Last week, on the 4th of July, Kendrick Lamar came through and dropped the music video to “Not Like Us.” The visual was highly-anticipated especially since it was being filmed in Compton. One of the main shooting spots was none other than Tam’s Burgers, a restaurant that Kendrick has name-dropped before. Recently, TMZ caught up with one of the owners of the spot, and as it turns out, Kendrick just got another win. As the owner explains, Kendrick can eat for free at Tam’s Burgers, any time he wants.

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Kendrick Lamar Is Stacking Ws

Furthermore, it was revealed that Kendrick always orders a bacon cheeseburger when he’s at the shop. The TMZ cameraman also made sure to ask if Drake is welcome at the restaurant. The owner noted that that is something he would prefer not to answer. Of course, that is a pretty loaded question with some politics involved. Either way, we’re sure Kendrick will be happy to get a few free meals whenever he is in the area.

Let us know your thoughts on the “Not Like Us” video, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is the best song of the year so far? What do you expect from the rumored Kendrick album that may drop this year? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Kendrick Lamar & His Security Arrive At Compton City Hall For “Not Like Us” Music Video Shoot

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More and more clips are emerging of Kendrick Lamar’s time in Compton to shoot the “Not Like Us” music video, and they’re making fans even more hyped up. He and his security detail arrived at Compton’s City Hall to film another part of the visual treatment, and it’s unclear whether or not the shoot will continue this weekend or if they already got everything. Either way, we can’t remember the last time there was this much hype around a music video, but we’re glad to see it. Probably should’ve dropped it earlier in the song’s hype cycle, but we’re not complaining about the tardiness.

Furthermore, this also lines up with Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out,” the Juneteenth L.A. show that has some people feeling mind-blown and others acting underwhelmed. For one, DJ Akademiks recently shared his opinion that both Drake and J. Cole have put on better concerts and multi-artist events in their cities than K.Dot. Given how different each show’s lineup, context, and intent is, it’s not really a shocker to claim any of them as your favorite or as the most significant one. Still, it feels like most folks just can’t find a balance between praising this as one of the greatest recent hip-hop moments or as a complete embarrassment and failure; it’s not that deep.

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Kendrick Lamar Takes “Not Like Us” To Compton City Hall

In addition, Kendrick Lamar’s alleged entourage has also provided some interesting insights and occasional tea-spilling when it comes to some narratives around his moves. For example, an alleged close friend spoke out against The Game and his statement on why he didn’t attend “The Pop Out.” The friend suggested that the Los Angeles MC displayed some disrespect and “had to choose his words carefully.” It’s all a mystery and very vague, but it will fade in time.

Meanwhile, the increased security presence at this music video shoot also caused some backlash, for reasons unknown to anyone with common sense. Whether or not Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video is a hit or a dud, it will probably (and hopefully) mark the end of his battle with Drake. Maybe things flare up again with a second match in the future, or there’s more to tussle over. But it seems unlikely that the Toronto superstar will bother to concern himself with this, and we hope both opponents move on already.

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Kendrick Lamar & His Security Arrive At Compton City Hall For “Not Like Us” Music Video Shoot

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More and more clips are emerging of Kendrick Lamar’s time in Compton to shoot the “Not Like Us” music video, and they’re making fans even more hyped up. He and his security detail arrived at Compton’s City Hall to film another part of the visual treatment, and it’s unclear whether or not the shoot will continue this weekend or if they already got everything. Either way, we can’t remember the last time there was this much hype around a music video, but we’re glad to see it. Probably should’ve dropped it earlier in the song’s hype cycle, but we’re not complaining about the tardiness.

Furthermore, this also lines up with Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out,” the Juneteenth L.A. show that has some people feeling mind-blown and others acting underwhelmed. For one, DJ Akademiks recently shared his opinion that both Drake and J. Cole have put on better concerts and multi-artist events in their cities than K.Dot. Given how different each show’s lineup, context, and intent is, it’s not really a shocker to claim any of them as your favorite or as the most significant one. Still, it feels like most folks just can’t find a balance between praising this as one of the greatest recent hip-hop moments or as a complete embarrassment and failure; it’s not that deep.

Read More: Whitney Alford Emphatically Raps To Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” In Background Of Denzel Curry’s IG Story

Kendrick Lamar Takes “Not Like Us” To Compton City Hall

In addition, Kendrick Lamar’s alleged entourage has also provided some interesting insights and occasional tea-spilling when it comes to some narratives around his moves. For example, an alleged close friend spoke out against The Game and his statement on why he didn’t attend “The Pop Out.” The friend suggested that the Los Angeles MC displayed some disrespect and “had to choose his words carefully.” It’s all a mystery and very vague, but it will fade in time.

Meanwhile, the increased security presence at this music video shoot also caused some backlash, for reasons unknown to anyone with common sense. Whether or not Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video is a hit or a dud, it will probably (and hopefully) mark the end of his battle with Drake. Maybe things flare up again with a second match in the future, or there’s more to tussle over. But it seems unlikely that the Toronto superstar will bother to concern himself with this, and we hope both opponents move on already.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Trolls Elliott Wilson With Drake’s Now-Infamous “Rat” Accusation

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Kendrick Lamar, DJ Mustard & More Film “Not Like Us” Music Video In Compton: Watch

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It’s certainly no secret that Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” is one of the biggest tracks of the year so far. This is especially true after he performed it five times alongside several of his celebrity peers at his “Pop Out” show in LA earlier this week. Dr. Dre, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, and many others made appearances throughout the evening in what ultimately turned out to be a massive celebration of West Coast hip hop.

Shortly after the highly anticipated event, it was reported that Kendrick was gearing up to film a new music video in Compton. Apparently, he recruited the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. to send over some Sheriff’s Deputies for added security. When that news first surfaced, it was unclear what exactly the music video was. Now, however, it appears to be confirmed that it’s a video for “Not Like Us.”

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Kendrick Lamar’s Music Video Shoot

In several clips making their rounds online today, Kendrick can be seen dancing to the hit, surrounded by a huge crowd in his hometown. DJ Mustard, who produced the track, was also in attendance dancing along with the group. Mustard even posed for photos with a few lucky fans, appearing to be in good spirits. It seems as though he wasn’t the only special guest Kendrick invited to join him at the shoot, however.

Earlier today, a clip of Bobbi Althoff linking up with YG also surfaced online. This led to rumors that she’d also be making an appearance in the eagerly awaited video. At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly when fans can plan to see it. They hope, however, that it’ll be sooner rather than later. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar getting spotted filming a music video for “Not Like Us” in Compton? What about DJ Mustard popping out? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Gets His Security Up Ahead Of Compton Music Video Shoot

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Kendrick Lamar is on a high right now following his “Pop Out” show in Inglewood, California. Overall, it is clear that he is the biggest artist in hip-hop right now. Everyone was tuned in a couple of nights ago, and the show is still at the top of everyone’s mind. Of course, many are still in awe of how Kendrick played “Not Like Us” five times in a row. It was an incredible celebration of West Coast hip-hop, and it seems like Kendrick is nowhere close to being done.

According to TMZ, Kendrick is filming a music video throughout Compton this weekend. In fact, to prepare for the occasion, he has enlisted the help of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. The department will be sending some Sheriff’s Deputies to help beef up the security. Overall, it’s a necessary step to take considering Kendrick is in the midst of a beef right now. Law enforcement has had no indications that things could get out of hand, although their hiring serves as a precaution.

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Kendrick Lamar Is Ready To Film A Video

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

For now, there is no telling what kind of music video is being filmed. Most fans assume it will be for “Not Like Us.” However, Kendrick has been in the studio quite a bit as of late, and there is a slight chance he could be looking to debut a new song. For now, fans are just going to have to be patient. If anything is guaranteed, it’s that this music video is going to be an event.

Let us know your expectations for this upcoming music video, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Kendrick Lamar is going to go all out with this new video? Do you think it will be for “Not Like Us” or a whole new song entirely? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Kendrick Lamar Allegedly Filming “Not Like Us” Music Video In Compton Soon

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Kendrick Lamar has been dominating 2024 with a plethora of diss tracks, and one earth-shattering feature. Overall, it all started with the song “Like That” in which he threw some shots at Drake and J. Cole. Subsequently, Drake shot back, and Kendrick was ready with “Euphoria.” In the span of a week, we also got “6:16 In LA,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” “Not Like Us” was the kill shot and has proven to be one of the best songs of the entire year.

For weeks now, there has been all sorts of speculation about whether or not Kendrick would be dropping a music video for the track. The common denominator here is that those speaking on the alleged music video have all said it’s being filmed in Compton. This would make sense, especially with Kendrick hosting a concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday. In fact, in a new video, Reggie Wright Jr. came out and said that Kendrick is supposedly filming his music video this weekend.

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Reggie Wright Jr. Talks Kendrick Lamar

As Wright describes, folks in the Compton area should try and remain outside all day Saturday, as they may just become the stars of a music video. Wright couldn’t give many other details, although he seemed confident in his assertions. Euro Luxxk, a close friend of Kendrick’s, confirmed that Wright was telling the truth. However, he later tweeted that he enjoys trolling. So at this point, there is really no telling whether or not the music video is coming. All we can hope for is that Kendrick’s concert on Wednesday lives up to the hype.

Let us know if you think Kendrick is really dropping a music video soon, in the comments section down below. If a music video does drop, what kind of visuals are you expecting from this video? Do you believe this will reignite the feud? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Kendrick Lamar Showed Off His Hometown Pride During His Surprise Compton College Commencement Speech

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Kendrick Lamar’s love for Compton, California is long documented. His hometown is often a central theme in songs, music influences, and creative collaborators. But Kendrick’s show of support for his stomping grounds extend far beyond his professional endeavors.

Yesterday (June 7), Kendrick dropped into Compton College’s 2024 commencement ceremony. In a surprising turn of events for graduates, the institution announced the “Not Like Us” emcee would deliver its official commencement speech.

During the address, Kendrick expressed his pride in the graduates and how they were carrying the torch for the city. Read the “DNA.” rapper’s speech transcript below. Further, you can watch Compton College’s full 2024 commencement ceremony, Kendrick Lamar’s remarks begins at the 42:47 minute mark.

I wanted to come out here just to tell y’all how much I appreciate y’all. I’m proud of the city of Compton, I’m proud of Compton College, most importantly I’m proud of the graduates out here. I know what it takes. You had a lot of hardship, not only in your house, in your communities, but most importantly, in yourself, and that’s the toughest thing to overcome. We’re still growing day by day, brick by brick, making sure we develop, not only in physical form but in the spiritual as well. And I still believe in everything we’re doing, brick by brick, it’s time that we change the narratives. Some people tell us this generation don’t have what it takes. Gen Z. We talk about it all day. They try to pull us down and say we don’t know what we’re doing. They wrong though. Because not only you all have what it takes, you have something bigger. You have the heart and the courage to be independent thinkers. There’s nothing more valuable than that.

Kendrick Lamar Surprises Compton College Graduates With A Speech In First Post-Drake Beef Appearance

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Kendrick Lamar is really taking the concept of “The Pop Out” pretty far, especially for his home city of Compton, Los Angeles. Not only will he perform at The Forum in L.A. on Juneteenth for a special show with friends, but he also appeared at Compton College’s 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday (June 7) and gave the graduating class an inspiring speech. For those unaware, this college is a public community university founded in 1927, and yesterday, it was home to the former TDE MC’s first public appearance in not just months but since his Drake beef went down earlier this year. Below, you can find a small excerpt of the speech.

“Here is not only a representation of the world, but it’s a representation of me,” Kendrick Lamar remarked. “And when I walk out in these cities and these countries, I could be proud and say, this is where I’m from. I still believe in Compton. Compton always been a future for me. I think we breed some of the most incredible individuals, creators, intellectuals, talent. We had it since day one. That’s why I always screamed this City. I traveled the world. It’s no place like this one right here. No place, no place. And I still believe, I still believe in everything that we doing. Brick by brick.”

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K.Dot Speaks To 2024 Compton College Graduates

But don’t fret if you’re not in Los Angeles to celebrate these moments, as you can catch a livestream of the “Pop Out” show via Amazon Prime and Twitch. A lot of Kendrick Lamar fans wish that they could be there in the heat of it all, but there are plenty of chances for the world to connect with these appearances. You can find the full livestream of the commencement ceremony below. K.Dot’s speech begins around the 41-minute mark.

Full Compton College Commencement: See Kendrick Lamar Around The 41-Minute Mark

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar recently got some business offers from Dame Dash, so who knows if he’ll build up his portfolio with a Roc-A-Fella purchase? He might just pour that back into Compton, a city that we know he’ll continue to rep and support regardless of his global status. The 36-year-old gave these graduates a very meaningful and unique moment to remember that very few out there could even speak to. It’s heartening to see, especially as the emphasis is on love, community, and perseverance after such a nasty beef.

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Drake Allegedly Disrespected In Streets Of Compton With Bloodied “BBL Drizzy” Mural

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It is no secret that Drake’s name is getting dragged through the mud and then some as of late. Most people have crowned Kendrick Lamar the winner, especially after “The Heart Part 6” was widely panned. With the diss tracks seemingly at a permanent halt, people are making sure to remind The Boy that he took a massive L. Metro Boomin has been an instigator, applauding Lil Wayne for spinning “Not Like Us” at a recent show. He even played his diss beat at a St. Louis Cardinals game the other night. The entire state of California has clearly showed who they believe has taken the W. That point has been hammered home, especially after a supposed sighting of a “BBL Drizzy” mural popping up in Compton.

This wall art was found by a user on X (formerly Twitter), and it is quite the “kick to the family jewels,” for lack of a better word. In the short clip below, it zooms in on a depiction of Drake all beaten up and bloody in a yellow tracksuit. Next to “BBL Drizzy” it says, “They not like us,” a clear reference to Lamar’s final diss. Then, the person behind the camera pans left, portraying Kendrick as one of his many aliases.

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This Is Brutal For “BBL Drizzy”

They decided to show him as Kung Fu Kenny essentially kicking the crap out of Drake. It is a real disrespectful way to literally paint him. To us, it conveys the utter hatred for the Canadian multi-hyphenate and it seems it is only growing. Even though the diss tracks are no more, this beef is far from over.

What are your thoughts on this “BBL Drizzy” mural popping up in Compton? Have you ever seen a rapper get this much hate thrown his/her way, why or why not? Who do you claim as the winner of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and their ongoing beef. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Kendrick Lamar Once Copped Sneakers For An Entire Youth Basketball Team In Compton

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Kendrick Lamar is all over the news right now thanks to his beef with Drake. Overall, he is about to have the biggest song in the world with “Not Like Us.” Furthermore, he is going to chart with “Euphoria” and there is a chance songs like “Meet The Grahams” may get some love as well. At the end of the day, Lamar put out an EP of diss songs, and fans can’t help but appreciate that. After all, he is someone who typically doesn’t release music all that often. So for him to show out in this way was incredibly impressive.

During his battle with Drake, the Canadian megastar claimed that Kendrick doesn’t donate any of his money to the people of Compton. However, that narrative is slowly being debunked on social media. In the tweet below, you can see a video of someone noting how Kendrick has frequently put money on people’s books, while also paying for funerals. Another Twitter user by the name of The Woodland Hermit came out and told a story about Kendrick buying sneakers for an entire Compton youth basketball team.

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Kendrick Lamar Champions Where He’s From

“I had a basketball team at Campanella Park in Compton,” the user began. “Kendrick was shooting footage for his tour, saw us practicing, got everyone shoe size, and went to footlocker and copped the whole team shoes.” This was followed up with a picture of Kendrick and the kids, which proves that this story is real. It’s a wholesome story and one that fans will definitely appreciate.

Let us know what you think of this story, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Kendrick has officially won his battle with Drake? Do you think that either of these two artists are going to end up putting out any more songs on the matter? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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