Fans Buzz as Kendrick Lamar Repeatedly Performs Drake Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’
On Wednesday, June 19, Kendrick Lamar took the stage at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum for his The Pop Out-Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. This marked his first live performance since his heated feud with Drake began, and Lamar didn’t hold back.
In a bold move, Kendrick Lamar performed his Drake-diss track “Not Like Us” five times, sparking a wave of online reactions. The Compton native set the tone for the night by opening with another diss track, “Euphoria,” where he even added new lyrics aimed at Drake. This intensified the audience’s anticipation, which reached its peak when Lamar launched into “Not Like Us” later in the evening.
The internet exploded with reactions, many poking fun at Drake’s potential response to the repeated performances. Tweets flooded in, with one user humorously noting, “Drake after Kendrick ran ‘Not Like Us’ back a 4th and 5th time.” Another added
At the time of writing, Drake had not publicly responded to the viral moment. Meanwhile, fans online continued to enjoy the spectacle, with tweets like, “Drake hearing ‘They not like us’ for the 500th time in a row” and “Drake finding out Kendrick played ‘Not Like Us’ six times” circulating widely.
During the concert, Kendrick’s fans passionately sang along to “Not Like Us,” showcasing their support. One particularly pointed moment came when Lamar altered the lyrics of “Euphoria” to further taunt Drake. He sang:
“I’m knowin’ they call you The Boy, but where is a man? / ‘Cause I ain’t see him yet / Give me Tupac’s ring back and I might give you a lil’ respect.”
This was a tweak from the original lyric:
“I’m knowin’ they call you The Boy, but where is a man? / ‘Cause I ain’t see him yet / Matter of fact I ain’t even bleed him yet, can I bleed him?”
The Juneteenth concert, streamed live on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, featured not just Kendrick Lamar but also appearances from other notable artists including his supergroup Black Hippy, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Steve Lacy, and Tyler, The Creator.
Kendrick Lamar’s performance has undoubtedly left fans buzzing and speculating about the ongoing feud with Drake. The night’s events have added a new chapter to their rivalry, highlighting Lamar’s ability to captivate and provoke both his audience and his musical adversaries.