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Everybody Who Appears In Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video

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Kendrick Lamar decided to shoot off some fireworks of his own last night (July 4) by dropping his new video for the hit Drake diss “Not Like Us.”. The visual is definitely a team effort, as a handful of notable folks make guest appearances. The list includes:

Tommy The Clown

Tommy The Clown, a Los Angeles icon, was previously at Lamar’s The Pop Out concert (as were a number of other folks mentioned below). Here, he kicks off the video by asking Lamar for a password and hitting play on the song.

Whitney Alford and children

This one is perhaps the video’s most notable guest: Alford is Lamar’s fiancée and their two children also appear, with the four of them dancing to the song. These cameos are presumably a clap-back at Drake: On “Family Matters,” he alleged that Dave Free is actually the father of one of Alford and Lamar’s kids. Speaking of Free…

Dave Free

…he’s in the video, too. He co-directed it, actually, indicating that there is no bad blood between him and Kendrick.

DeMar DeRozan

This is a natural cameo, since the NBA star, who started his career in Drake’s hometown of Toronto before stints in San Antonio and Chicago, is mentioned in the song’s lyrics: “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither.”

Mustard

Another logical inclusion: Mustard produced “Not Like Us,” and he drives home the Drake diss here by rocking a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the video.

YG

YG found himself involved in the Drake beef: Drake gave YG a positive shout-out on “Family Matters,” and while some thought YG later dissed Drake on his song “Weird,” YG denied it.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith

After launching his career with Top Dawg Entertainment, Lamar has moved onto a new label arrangement. It appears to be all love between him and his former boss, though, as Top Dawg pops up in the new video.

Eminem Did Not Diss Jay-Z On New Song “Tobey” According To Royce Da 5’9″

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Eminem’s new song “Tobey” featuring BabyTron and Big Sean caused quite the commotion this week, building up hype for The Death Of Slim Shady and turning over detractors of the last single, “Houdini.” However, one particular set of bars had some fans thinking that Marshall Mathers was aiming for Jay-Z’s neck. “Ain’t feelin’ your top five favorite rappers / So I know they about to be pissed at me / But this, to me, is a mystery / How rappers I’ve already ripped could be higher up on a list than me?” he raps on the cut. Billboard and VIBE ranked Em as the fifth best MC of all time in their list of the 50 best rappers last year to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop history around the five-decade anniversary of the art form and culture’s inception.

Hov landed at number one, followed by Kendrick Lamar at two, Nas at three, and Tupac Shakur at four. Given all this, many interpreted Eminem’s lyrics as a possible Jay-Z diss, but according to Royce Da 5’9″‘s response to a curious commenter on Instagram, that’s all cap. “You not gonna answer this but…. They saying Em was throwing a shot at Jay in that Tobey joint. Is that true??” the fan asked. “Of course not,” Royce responded concerning his Bad Meets Evil partner, and we all know that Slim Shady has no qualms about rap beef.

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Royce Da 5’9″ Dismisses Rumors That Eminem Dissed Jay-Z

As such, maybe these lyrics are combative, or maybe fans are just reaching here. Either way, it’s hard not to think of Eminem and Jay-Z’s collab “Renegade,” on which Nas famously said that Em “murdered” the Roc Nation boss during his beef with Jay. Perhaps this is what the Detroit spitter referred to with “ripping” other rappers. Either way, we might never know for sure.

Meanwhile, it looks like there are even rappers in Eminem’s city who might take issue with this GOAT stance. “Numbers wise, Eminem is the best Detroit rapper but the gag is nobody would say that in Detroit,” Skilla Baby recently posited. “Everybody had a turn being Detroit’s favorite rapper. Numbers wise, it’s Eminem but nobody in Detroit is playing Eminem right now and I was an Eminem fan as a kid. I’m a fan of Eminem but do we consider him our best rapper? I don’t think Detroit does.”

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Kendrick Lamar Hits 3 Million Views On “Not Like Us” Music Video In Just 2 Hours

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Get ready for a whole lot more debate, discourse, and clap-backs, because the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef is not quite over yet. Moreover, K.Dot just dropped the highly anticipated “Not Like Us” music video, and to absolutely no one’s surprise, it blew up like a fake room full of fireworks on Fourth of July. In fact, it surpassed 3 million views in just about two hours, and 14 hours after its release, it’s currently sitting at 13 million views as of writing this article. Of course, the numbers aren’t everything, but the positive responses to this visual across the board indicates that it’s a pretty big hit with fans.

On the other hand, this is notable because of the many claims of stream botting and fake engagement that Kendrick Lamar fans and Drake fans have hit each other with over the course of this battle. However, a lot of the big conversations have been accusations from OVO to TDE. As such, the wild success of this “Not Like Us” music video comes with a potential asterisk next to it, although the proof behind these claims is questionable. Still, even without bots, it’s hard to imagine a world in which this wouldn’t cause a major splash, so what are we really fighting over here?

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video Skyrockets On Impact

Instead, most fans decided to point out some of their favorite moments and most relevant “attacks” in the “Not Like Us” music video. Chief among these discussion topics is easily the inclusion of Kendrick Lamar’s family, with his partner Whitney Alford and their two kids dancing together in an equal showing of wholesomeness and hateful trolling. Fans reacted quite excitedly to this due to Drake’s disses about the Compton lyricist’s family on tracks like “Family Matters.” Seems like a picture said more than a thousand words when it came to responding to these allegations.

Regardless, with a new song preview at the beginning, the big thing that the “Not Like Us” music video also achieved was a little bit more hope that we’ll get a Kendrick Lamar project this year. Many became delusional and thought it would drop last night, but alas, the world is not so perfect. So folks are waiting patiently on that, and to see what Drake has to say about all this. But there are so many cool moments with this visual treatment that will probably have fans rewinding for a while.

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Kendrick Lamar Went Ahead And Shared Part Of A New Song In His ‘Not Like Us’ Video

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Kendrick Lamar decided to make the 4th Of July, typically a slow news day in the music world, all his by dropping his new “Not Like Us” video. One of the most noteworthy things about the new visual is that it actually starts by teasing a new song.

The first 20 seconds of the video are devoted to the teaser. The lyrics for the new snippet are as follows: “I am… reincarnated, I was stargazing / Life goes on, honey all my babies / Woke up, lookin’ for the broccoli / Hot key, keep a horn on me, that Kamasi / IP ownership the blueprint is by me / Mister get off, I get off at my feet.”

“Kamasi” is a nod to Kamasi Washington, the saxophonist and longtime Lamar collaborator.

It is not currently clear what the song the snippet is from is called (or if there even is a full song), or if/when it will be released.

Elsewhere, the video say Lamar going absolutely in on Drake (understandable given that this is a Drake diss track). He smashes an owl piñata and offers the disclaimer, “DISCLAIMER: NO OVH*ES WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO.” The video also ends with Lamar walking away from a caged owl in a dark room, which really can’t be interpreted as anything other than a shot at Drake.

Watch the full “Not Like Us” video above.

Social Media Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s Fiancé Whitney Alford Being In “Not Like Us” Video

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Whitney Alford appears in the “Not Like Us” video, and fans are here for it. Social media is claiming that Kendrick Lamar has once again, taken home the victory in regards to the Drake beef. For Kendrick, he’s proven that he’s not just a lyricist, but he’s also a visual storyteller. Since the debut of his new music video, “Not Like Us,” today, social media has been on fire with reactions. People are loving it. While the hip-hop beef has been going on for the last few months, listeners have been taking sides and waiting to see what comes next. In fact, now that the music video is here, fans are meticulously analyzing each moment and detail of the video. Each frame is receiving thorough attention and scrutiny from viewers worldwide.

One of the most striking elements of the video is the appearance of his fiancée, Whitney Alford, alongside their children. This visual representation serves as a direct response to recent claims made by Drake in his diss track “Family Matters,” where he took aim at Lamar’s relationship with Alford. In “Family Matters,” Drake made several accusations about Lamar’s family life. He suggested issues between Lamar and Alford that painted Lamar in a negative light. However, Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video flips this narrative on its head. Furthermore, the video showcases Lamar and Alford dancing together with their children. This scene not only completely rebuttals Drake’s insinuations but also reinforces the two’s dynamic of a happy family.

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Fans Are Happy To See Whitney Alford In Video

Social media reactions to the video have been supportive of Lamar’s portrayal. Many fans have highlighted the contrast between Drake’s accusations and the wholesome depiction of Lamar’s family in “Not Like Us.” One commenter noted, “Kendrick’s family is so cute 😭❤,” capturing the sentiment echoed by many who appreciate the authenticity and positivity showcased in the video. The significance of Alford’s presence cannot be overstated. By appearing in the video, Alford sends a clear message of support and unity.

Furthermore, this stands in stark contrast to Drake’s accusations. What do you guys think? Is this a deliberate move by Lamar to address any misconceptions about his personal life? Have you got a chance to see the “Not Like Us” video? Is there any way Drake could respond from this? Share your thoughts on HNHH!

Social Media Reacts

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Kendrick Lamar Caged An Owl And Danced On Drake’s Metaphorical Grave All Around Compton For His ‘Not Like Us’ Video

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Call off the fireworks. No pyrotechnic comes close to the combustibility of Kendrick Lamar’s newly released “Not Like Us” video. Directed by Lamar and Dave Free, the six-minute video incorporates many of the Los Angeles legends present at Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. Within thirty seconds, Tommy The Clown asks Lamar, “What’s the password?” Lamar whispers, “I see dead people.” And we’re off.

“Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, Dot, f*ck ’em up” was previously celebrated for the exquisite Amazon Prime Video camerawork when Lamar delivered the bar during The Pop Out, but Lamar one-upped that by using it here to dictate the cadence with which he bats the living daylights out of an owl piñata. “DISCLAIMER: NO OVH*ES WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO,” the screen reads. (Drake may disagree.)

Lamar cruises around his native Compton, California and immerses with a large crowd of people dancing in the street, which feels very “God’s Plan“-coded, but I could be galaxy-braining that.

“I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither,” Lamar spits as DeMar DeRozan appears. (DeRozan is from Compton but starred for the Toronto Raptors from 2009-18.) But the most notable cameos come from Lamar’s family. The video switches to black-and-white and meets Lamar dancing with Whitney Alford, his longtime partner, and their two children, Uzi and Enoch, in their living room.

So many statements were made, explicitly and subtly, throughout the video to coincide with lyrical allegations, but the video ends quietly with the poignant and straightforward metaphor of Lamar walking away from a caged owl in a dark room.

Lamar released “Not Like Us” in early May at the height of he and Drake exchanging diss tracks. “Not Like Us” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the theme song to Lamar’s ongoing victory lap.

Watch the “Not Like Us” video above.

DeMar DeRozan Makes A Cameo In Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video

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When Kendrick Lamar and Drake started beefing earlier this year, I’m not sure anyone expected one of the diss tracks in their back-and-forth to become the song of the summer, but Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” has become an inescapable anthem that just keeps building momentum.

First there was “The Pop Out”, where Lamar filled the Forum in L.A. and drew millions of viewers on Amazon for a celebration of Los Angeles, culminating in him performing “Not Like Us” not one, not two, not three, not four, but five times in a row to close out the show. During his fourth time running it back, he brought up seemingly all of L.A. onto the stage, including a pair of NBA players, as L.A. natives Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan gleefully danced on stage.

The victory lap continued as shortly after “The Pop Out”, Kendrick was seen filming the “Not Like Us” music video, and the Compton native dropped the visuals on July 4. In the video, DeRozan makes an appearance during Lamar’s “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither” line (2:42 mark), referencing the former Raptor’s stint in Toronto. Getting one of Drake’s beloved Raptors players to make a video appearance in a diss track is a special kind of twist of the knife from Kendrick, who has looked to find every possible way to make Drake miserable during this beef.

As for DeRozan, he is still figuring out where he’ll play next season, as it seems increasingly unlikely he’ll be back in Chicago and is exploring sign-and-trade options — which figure to include Los Angeles as a possible destination.

Kendrick Lamar Previews New Song In Beginning Of “Not Like Us” Music Video

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Kendrick Lamar has once again set the music world on fire. Today he finally released the highly-anticipated “Not Like Us” music video. While there are plenty of obvious, and not-so-obvious Easter eggs hidden throughout the video, one of the undeniable ones comes at the very beginning. In fact, he gives listeners a taste of an unreleased track, and teases new music within the first 20 seconds of the video. Audiences couldn’t be happier to hear that he does in fact, have new music coming.

The music video opens with Lamar’s trademark introspection. The beat is backed by the unmistakable sound of Mustard, who has become synonymous with the West Coast sound. Within the opening of the visual, there’s a still shot of the Compton Courthouse. Then, we see a black-and-white flashing visual of Kendrick in a hallway, followed by him rapping the lyrics: “I am reincarnated, I was stargazing/Life goes on, I need all my babies. Woke up looking for the broccoli/Hot key, keep a horn on me, that kamasi/IP ownership, the blue print is by me/Mister get-off, I get off at my feet.”

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Listen To Kendrick Tease The New Song

Lamar’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of his evolution as an artist and a person. “I am reincarnated, I was stargazing / Life goes on, I need all my babies,” seems to be him entering a new era. He blends themes of rebirth and family with his signature blend of introspective commentary and social critique. Fans are left eagerly anticipating what could be yet another groundbreaking addition to his discography. Beyond the music itself, “Not Like Us” serves as a reunion of sorts for the West Coast hip-hop scene. Lamar’s ability to bring together diverse elements of the genre is showcased brilliantly in the video, where familiar faces and new talent alike take center stage.

“This is gonna be fire,” one person wrote about the teased song. “We need the album!” another one wrote. “I ain’t think he could make a better hit than not like us….” someone else said. Furthermore, the visuals accompanying “Not Like Us” are a testament to Lamar’s artistic vision. Did you get a chance to watch it yet? What are your thoughts? Are you ready for new music from Kendrick? Let us know on HNHH!

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Sauce Walka Freestyles Over “Hard Knock Life” Beat

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Houston’s very own Sauce Walka is getting attention for all the right reasons. He recently made waves on Los Angeles radio’s Power 106 alongside Justin Credible. Moreover, he delivered a freestyle that showcased his undeniable talent and unique style. “LETS GET TO THE BARS!” Justin Credible captioned the post. “My dawg @sauce_walka102 ,came through splashin’ to celebrate the release of his new album “Saucefather2”!🔥 Thank you for coming through to bless the #JUSTINCREDIBLEFREESTYLE SERIES! 🌊🌊🌊. It was amazing to have a front row seat to your energy and passion. TEXAS!!”

Over the iconic beat of Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life,” Sauce Walka demonstrated why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the rap game. In fact, Sauce Walka didn’t hold back during his freestyle session. He delivered memorable lines such as “I’ll slap a n—a left ear, his eyes separate” and “We been shootin’ choppers, changin’ lives before Obamacare” highlight his ability in witty wordplay. Which is the marker of a great freestyle. Another highlight that fans pointed out in comments was the verse, “How you buying sections, yo kids still live in section 8.”

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Sauce Walka Goes Off On Freestyle

What sets Sauce Walka apart is not just his lyrics, but also his energy. He has an undeniable charismatic energy that makes you tuned into every word he’s saying. Moreover, His style is unapologetically Houston, but has the ability to adapt, as evidenced by his smooth flow over the East Coast vibes of “Hard Knock Life.”

In addition, Sauce Walka recently dropped his album Saucefather 2, which sees appearances from Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Bossman Dlow & more. And the rapper has been outside with his peers, promoting his music and enjoying the summertime vibes. Specifically during BET Weekend, he attended EMPIRE’s annual star studded brunch which also included attendees such as DJ Quick, Shaboozey, 310babii, Babyface Ray, and more. HNHH was present at the event to witness Money Man being awarded with a Platinum plaque for his Epidemic album and Chow Lee performing his hit single “ms.beautiful V,” to the crowd. Stay tuned to HNHH for all updates and music news.

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Druski Claims He Warned People Not To “Sleep On Canadians” Before Rick Ross Fight

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Druski said he warned everyone about Canadians. After reports of a violent altercation between Rick Ross and his crew and purported Drake associates over the weekend, everyone raised their eyebrows. The occurrence happened at the Ignite Music Festival in Vancouver, and the news spread like wildfire. Fueled by viral video footage capturing the intense brawl. As tensions increased, multiple video clips emerged which showed a heated exchange that escalated into a physical altercation between Ross’s entourage and the alleged Drake affiliates. The chaotic scene unfolded abruptly, capturing moments of confrontation and physical altercation, showcasing the raw intensity of the incident.

The belief is that the DJ at the event played Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us,” which caused tensions to rise. It’s been a couple days now and things seemed to have cooled down. However, amidst the aftermath, TMZ seized the opportunity to inquire about the incident while running into Druski and DJ Drama at the airport. Druski made a quick and candid comment when asked about the incident.

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DJ Drama And Druski In The Airport

“I told y’all don’t sleep on those Canadians, I told ya’ll,” Druski said in response to TMZ‘s question about the incident. His remark suggested that Canadians mean business when it comes to defending their own. As HNHH previously reported, a news account on social media by the name of 6ixaktv reposted the video on IG, and Drake liked the post. The caption read, “@richforever met the BC demons at his show tonight…He shouldn’t have played @kendricklamar hit record.” Moreover, the feud continues.

In addition to drama over the weekend, the BET awards ignited some mixed opinions on the topic of who should have won best new artist. During the same brief exchange at LAX, TMZ asked if they believed Sexyy Red was unfairly snubbed. DJ Drama candidly expressed his opinion, stating, “Yeah, I think she should have won.” However, the conversation quickly pivoted to acknowledge Tyla’s undeniable appeal and talent. DJ Drama was quick to highlight Tyla’s strengths, noting, “Tyla’s dope too, and she’s beautiful.”

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