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Kendrick Lamar & “Not Like Us” Stuck At No. 2 As Post Malone & Morgan Wallen Continue To Dominate The Charts

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Kendrick Lamar found himself in the middle of a vicious battle with Drake just a few weeks ago. Overall, most fans have him as the winner of the feud. While “Meet The Grahams” was probably enough to win the battle, Kendrick ended up dropping a nuke with “Not Like Us.” It is a West Coast banger filled with scathing bars and some truly hilarious one-liners. It originally debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. However, it was dethroned in its second week by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen who teamed up on the song “I Had Some Help.”

During its second week, “Not Like Us” was simply number two on the charts. While many songs from the beef fell off hard on the charts, “Not Like Us” proved to be a true mainstay. Well, according to Billboard, Kendrick Lamar is staying atop the charts for a third straight week. Wallen and Malone are still at number one, although Kendrick is currently second for a second week in a row. This is a massive accomplishment for a diss record. If anything, it shows the record has legs beyond just a battle and that at the end of the day, it’s a versatile piece of music.

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Kendrick Lamar Can Still Get Back To The Top

Kendrick has had a dominant start to the year. He has three platinum songs already, and fans are currently begging for an album. In fact, there is a sense that he could be dropping in the summer, although that is simply a rumor. Whatever the case may be, Lamar has proven that fans want to hear bars right now. Hopefully, we get some new music from Kenny sooner rather than later.

Let us know what you think about this chart position for Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that he will get to be number one again sometime soon? Why do you think the Post Malone and Morgan Wallen is so popular right now? 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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T-Pain Responds To Backlash After Dancing To Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

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T-Pain has been spending quite a bit of time in Las Vegas as of late and for good reason. Overall, he has a residency in the city, and fans have been turning up for the artist. He has a plethora of hits, and fans love to engage in the nostalgia. Having said that, a video of T-Pain from one of his recent performances started to go viral online. In this video, the artist could be seen dancing along to Kendrick Lamar’s most recent Drake diss, “Not Like Us.”

At the end of the day, the song is incredibly catchy and it’s impossible not to get caught up in the moment while listening to it. However, some Drake fans apparently got upset with Pain’s dance. There was some backlash online, and in the end, the artist was forced to comment on it. In the tweet below, T-Pain noted that he wishes people wouldn’t let rap beef consume them.

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T-Pain Just Wanted To Have Fun

“Welp! You heard it here first folks. Don’t drunk dance in a robe. Somehow it’s a political statement now,” T-Pain wrote. “Pls don’t let somebody else’s beef kill y’all’s fun. Let ppl dance PLEASE!! Mustard killed that fuckin beat tho. It’d be pretty weird if you didn’t dance to it.” Of course, T-Pain makes an excellent point here. “Not Like Us” is one of those songs that gets you to move, even when you’re not trying to. It is just that effective of a diss song.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that it is a big deal that T-Pain was dancing along to one of the biggest songs in the world? What do you make of the fan wars that have come out of this 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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T-Pain on Dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”: ‘Let Ppl Dance PLEASE’

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T-Pain was spotted in Las Vegas dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” After the video hit online, Pain addressed the video, shooting down the idea he chose sides.

“Welp! You heard it here first folks. Don’t drunk dance in a robe. Somehow it’s a political statement now.” T-Pain wrote on X. “pls don’t let somebody else’s beef kill y’all’s fun. Let ppl dance PLEASE!! Mustard killed that fuckin beat tho. It’d be pretty weird if you didn’t dance to it.”

Speaking of Mustard, the super producer is celebrating “Not Like Us” going No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The superstar producer crafted the record for Kendrick Lamar.

Hitting Instagram, Mustard wrote: “Sometimes you really gotta pop out and show niggas!!!! To think . . . They really fronted on me and acted like I’m not who I am ! I’m thankful but not surprised; I never lost sight and stayed down. With my back against the wall is where I thrive. Summer started last week according to me!! See ya sooner than you think! cc: @kendricklamar city back up !!!”

Kendrick Lamar hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

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“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

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Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experienced a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

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Ice Cube Reaffirms That “No Vaseline” Is Superior To “Ether”, “Not Like Us”, & More: “I Took Out Four Motherf***ers”

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There is a laundry list of memorable diss tracks throughout rap’s 50 plus year history. However, there are only a handful that sit the highest in hip-hop lore. Most avid listeners will tell you that either “Hit ‘Em Up” by Tupac or something like an “Ether” from Nas reigns over all of them. However, there is still an MC who is a staunch advocate for his own body of work. That would be nonother than Ice Cube. The West Coast rapper was put in an awkward position during the peak of his career when he was with N.W.A. Unfortunately, things did not pan out and he ultimately departed. However, that difference between the group and Ice Cube spawned “No Vaseline”, which he believes remains the greatest diss song ever even over songs like “Ether”.

Of course, there has been some new competition thrown into the fray over the last month or so. Kendrick Lamar and Drake were firing off diss records left and right, sometimes even multiple times a day. The one that fans and rappers see as the best out of the bunch is “Not Like Us”. It has grown extremely rapidly since its release at the beginning of May. Still though, Ice Cube is still keeping the crown on “No Vaseline”, and here is why.

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Ice Cube Makes His Case For “No Vaseline” Over “Ether” & Others

In a recent stage performance, the Los Angeles artist showed love to those diss records we alluded to. But in case the people in the back could not hear, Cube reiterated his argument one more time for you. “One MC… I took out four motherf***ers and the manager. You can’t beat that.” In addition, he did take the time to clarify that him and N.W.A. are still tight, especially with that happening 30 plus years ago.

What are your thoughts on Ice Cube naming his diss track, “No Vaseline,” the greatest of all time? Do you agree with him that it trumps songs like “Ether”, “Not Like Us”, and “Hit ‘Em Up”? Did he make a valid case for it, why or why not? 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 Ice Cube. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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DJ Allegedly Kicked Out Of Toronto Club After Playing Drake Diss “Not Like Us”

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The effects of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” are still being felt. The single solidified Lamar’s victory over Drake in the great rap battle of 2024. It also topped the Billboard Hot 100, giving Lamar his second solo number one. The single’s quotable lines and catchy beat have made it fodder for clubs, but it seems as though bringing the song to the 6 is a bridge too far. A self-proclaimed DJ was reportedly booted from a Toronto club after he dared to throw on “Not Like Us” during a set.

The claim originated from the X account @OGxTP on May 27. The user claimed that he witnessed a DJ suffer real-time consequences for playing an anti-Drake song at the club Silent H. “Brah we was at a club in Toronto last night,” he wrote. “The DJ played ‘Not Like Us’ they kicked bruh out the club and told him he not gettin paid lmao.” The claim quickly gained traction on the platform, but others stepped forward with contradictory information. Another self-proclaimed Toronto DJ, Mike Don’t, posted a screenshot of an Instagram exchange.

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X Users Claimed The Drake Diss Incident Was False

The exchange saw Mike Don’t ask about the alleged “Not Like Us” incident. According to his source, however, the DJ was not kicked out. In fact, people who were attempting to bully the DJ into not playing “Not Like Us” were the ones allegedly booted. “No he didn’t get kicked out,” the source stated. “Some guys tried to pressure him to not play Kendrick but the guys who tried it got kicked out lol.” Another X user tweeted @OGxTP with more contradictory information.

The user not only included the Mike Don’t Instagram exchange, but another X exchange between someone who attended Silent H. “I was at Silent H last night and didn’t see this at all,” the alleged attendee noted. The user, @sryidkwhyimhere, accused @OGxTP of lying to users about the whole incident. “you LIED about the dj getting kicked out and not getting paid,” they replied, before adding more information. “I just watched the DJ’s Instagram stories and it also shows you’re lying.”

As it stands, there’s far more evidence to suggest the Drake diss incident didn’t happen.

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T-Pain Gets Down To “Not Like Us” At Las Vegas Show: Watch

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Everyone and their mother are involved in this Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud one way or another. Somehow, T-Pain is in this too, after the auto-tune legend was seen dancing to “Not Like Us.” Debatably the biggest song of the entire back-and-forth war, the final stab to chest of Drake has continued to grow. Part of the reason for that is just how much it has been played at various artists’ concerts. Not too long ago, the West Coast anthem was being spun at one of Lil Wayne’s recent shows.

In the end is there really a better way to hype up a crowd than to play this brutal track? Well, the audience members at T-Pain’s Las Vegas show were certainly enjoying watching him get down to the bouncy track. In fact, one fan claims that “It was lit last night, played kdot song about 5x lol.” Another user agrees that it was “lit,” saying, “he was hittin that s*** tho😂”

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T-Pain Tears Up The Stage While Listening To “Not Like Us”

 
 
 
 
 
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This was just the second tour stop for T-Pain last night. For those who do not know, the legend is in the beginning stages of his Mansion In Wiscansin Party Tour. According to Substream Magazine, this set of shows was named after the famous lyrics in the 2008 hit “Can’t Believe It”. It began on May 25 and it will run through July 3 in Miami. However, things will not be slowing after this solo trek. He will be joining Pitbull for the Party After Dark Tour starting on August 21.

What are your thoughts on T-Pain dancing to “Not Like Us” at his recent show? Do you think he is siding with Kendrick Lamar over Drake? Is this still the best song from the beef, why or why not? Do you believe it is being played to shower more hate on Drizzy, or because it is popular? 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 T-Pain, and the Drake Kendrick Lamar beef. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Yet Another Drake Spotify Streaming Record With “Not Like Us”

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You probably already heard of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” breaking Drake’s “God’s Plan” record for the fastest rap song ever to garner over 100 million Spotify plays. As such, maybe it’s not that surprising that K.Dot broke this exact record, but for 200 million Spotify streams this time in just 19 days. Of course, numbers don’t mean much in the actual battle, but many predicted that the Toronto superstar would at least outperform his Compton rival commercially. If nothing else, it’s just very impressive to see, and regardless of “Not Like Us” getting all the attention, every song in this whole beef did wild numbers that both artists should be very happy with.

After all, it’s not every day that a surprise feature on a Future and Metro Boomin project leads to you making three new songs that generate revenue, if we’re excluding the IG-exclusive and since-removed “Taylor Made Freestyle.” This also comes as fans continue to either boast about Kendrick Lamar’s perceived victory or defend Drake against the haters. As for the former category, some overzealous Stans played “Not Like Us” at an OVO store recently. Regardless of who you think “won” this exchange, biased meat-riders definitely took an L on both sides.

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Another Drake Record On Spotify

Also, this new record-breaking moment comes as Drake made his return to new music after the Kendrick Lamar battle settled down. Still, he kept the story going, as he partially rapped over Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” diss beat on Sexyy Red’s “U My Everything” off of her new project, In Sexyy We Trust. Obviously, this evoked one of Mr. Morale’s lines off of “Euphoria”: “When I see you stand by Sexyy Red, I believe you see two bad b***es.” If a “bad b***h” churns out hits and carefree verses for cash, that doesn’t sound so bad.

Jokes aside, the jury’s still out on whether this feature helps Drake recenter in the long run or if it just makes him look more goofy. No matter the case, Kendrick Lamar is still dominating with “Not Like Us,” and the hip-hop world is still hotly discussing the feud. Down the line, we’ll get to the point where everyone’s over it. But according to Spotify streams, it is not this day.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Rakes In $317K From Streaming In A Week

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Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” continues to see major success, quickly becoming a fan favorite after dropping earlier this month. Arguably the most successful track of their entire lyrical battle, “Not Like Us” sees Kendrick accuse Drake of being a pedophile, coin his iconic “A minor” bar, and much more. Its significance in the viral beef has translated into streams and sales too. It broke multiple records in the weeks following its release.

“Not Like Us” debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in just five days of tracking. It also moved a million units in only 12 days. It was the fastest song to do so this year, coming in ahead of hits from the likes of megastars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and more. Of course, this has left fans curious just how much cash Kendrick has been able to earn with the song.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss Continues To See Sucess

Reportedly, it generated roughly $280K in its first week and broke Drake’s record for most streams in 24 hours. The song continues to excel commercially, raking in $317K from streams alone this week, according to a new Tweet from DJ Akademiks. It’s now the second-highest-grossing song of the week. Aside from providing K-Dot with a sizable chunk of change, “Not Like Us” has also become synonymous with his explosive feud with Drake, something fans will associate with both of them for years to come.

The song has been co-signed by several of Kendrick’s high-profile peers too, including Billie Eilish, Isaiah Rashad, and more. It even inspired DaBaby to show off some of his own writing skills this week, as he delivered a praise-worthy freestyle over the track. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” continuing to rake in earnings? What about it being the second-highest-grossing song this week? Are you surprised, or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Isaiah Rashad Concludes Recent Show By Playing “Not Like Us”

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The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef that erupted last month left many in the rap world picking sides. Unsurprisingly, many from the Top Dawg Entertainment, Kendrick’s former label, have taken his side unequivocally. That’s included ScHoolboy Q who has been on a media blitz in recent months following the release of his first new album in 5 years. It also includes Isaiah Rashad who just worked one of Kendrick’s most notable diss tracks into a recent live show.

“Not Like Us” debuted at number one on the Hot 100 with just 5 days of tracking in its first week. It currently sits at number 2 on the chart after slipping under the debut of Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s new collaboration “I Had Some Help.” Clearly fans are pretty familiar with the song and most are pretty big fans of it. That’s why the entire crowd was bumping alongside Rashad and his posse on-stage during a recent show in Houston. In fact, he closed his entire set out by bumping the song for the hyped crowd. Check out a video of the performance below.

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Isaiah Rashad Plays “Not Like Us” For A Hyped Crowd

It was during one of Isaiah Rashad’s shows earlier this year that Top Dawg Entertainment made a big announcement. They circulated a flyer claiming that nearly every single artist on their roster and even a few new ones would be dropping new projects this year. Records from ScHoolboy Q and SiR have already arrived and fans are highly anticipating who is next. Rashad’s last new album The House Is Burning dropped back in 2021 and like many other artists on the label he’s been on a bit of a break since then. That hasn’t stopped him from making multiple guest appearances on other records already this year though.

What do you think of Isaiah Rashad playing “Not Like Us” for a crowd in Houston? Do you think the track will continue to stay such a big hit even after the beef has completely faded from rap discussions? Let us know in the comment section below.

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DaBaby Channels Kendrick Lamar On New “Not Like Us” Freestyle

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In recent months, fans have seen DaBaby rap over just about anything, from Sexyy Red to Future. They’ve taken a liking to the hitmaker’s fiery freestyles, praising him for his delivery, writing skills, and more. Now, the North Carolina MC has unleashed yet another one, this time spitting along to Kendrick Lamar’s infamous Drake diss, “Not Like Us.”

DaBaby unveiled the track today alongside a fun accompanying music video, which sees him cruising around with the windows down, dancing in his bathroom, and more. Once again, listeners are impressed, and sounding off in his Instagram comments section about his quick bars. Some even think he might have Kendrick beat, though that’s still up for debate.

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DaBaby Pops Out With Yet Another Freestyle

DaBaby also urged fans to leave some suggestions for his next freestyle in his comments section, prompting demands for him to rap over more tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud. “Family Matters” is a top pick, while others think he should give Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” beat a go. He already offered fans his take on the song that caused the beef to take off, “Like That,” in April.

Of course, many supporters are also encouraging him to drop something entirely new. Luckily for them, they shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for that. Recently, DaBaby announced that he has a new album on the way, though he’s yet to confirm an official release date. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, he released three tracks earlier this month, dubbing the project GHETTO SUPERSTAR: (THE INTRO). He delivered “DONE TRYING” and “GHETTO SUPERSTAR FREESTYLE,” as well as a collab with Skilla Baby, “JUDY.” Are you a fan of DaBaby’s new “Not Like Us” freestyle? What about its accompanying music video? What do you want to hear him rap over next? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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