Kendrick Lamar has made a significant mark with his diss track ‘Not Like Us.’ After a series of subtle jabs, Kendrick Lamar and Drake openly clashed in what many are calling an epic rap battle.
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Kendrick’s ‘Not Like Us’ emerged as a triumphant anthem in this rivalry, quickly becoming a hit and smashing streaming records.
On June 19, 2024, he performed this song live for the first time at a surprise concert at The Forum in LA, repeating it five times to an ecstatic audience who knew every lyric.
Dr. Dre, a powerhouse legend in hip-hop, introduced the performance and joined Lamar on stage to sing this track that criticizes Drake for being inauthentic in American hip-hop culture.
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Besides ‘Not Like Us,’ Kendrick also performed ‘Euphoria,’ another diss track aimed at Drake, where he altered some words to send a pointed message.
KENDRICK LAMAR & DR. DRE
NOT LIKE USKENDRICK LAMAR’S
POP OUT CONCERT🚨LIVE AT THE FORUM🚨pic.twitter.com/kQSlU6uA4V
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) June 20, 2024
In ‘Euphoria,’ Lamar changed the lyrics to challenge Drake to return Tupac’s ring as a gesture of respect.
This performance at The Forum is yet another peak in Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing feud with Drake, sparking discussions about its lasting effects on their careers and hip-hop as a whole.
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