Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated music video for “Not Like Us” has taken the internet by storm, amassing a staggering 14 million views in less than 24 hours! That’s right!
The Compton rapper strategically dropped the video on Thursday, July 4th and it’s safe to say it’s a visual masterpiece.
Directed by the talented Dave Free, the “Not Like Us” music video was released exactly two months after the release of the No. 1 song. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, as fans were eagerly awaiting a visual representation of Lamar’s lyrical prowess and artistic vision. Fans have been quick to praise the music video for its clever references and subtle jabs to Drake and his OVO label. Lamar effortlessly weaves in these allusions, creating a visually stunning narrative that also celebrates West Coast hip-hop culture. Now, one of the standout moments in the video is the rare appearance of Lamar’s fiancée, Whitney Alford, and their two children. As expected, social media users have been buzzing with reactions online. Here’s what they have been saying so far:
I love how nonchalant Kendrick energy was throughout the entire Not Like Us video. You don’t gotta do too much at a funeral. pic.twitter.com/0pWOMcQRCc
— Tori Wan Kenobi (@MajestyRia) July 5, 2024
Drake when he saw that the Kendrick Lamar Not Like Us music video dropped pic.twitter.com/JQsaZp5zGM
— Depressed Lakers fan (@oprahsideclark) July 4, 2024
The only person Drake fans should be mad at is Drake. He made yall think bars about height and small feet would be enough to win the biggest battle in Hip Hop history. Kendrick out rapped him, outsmarted him, out-lied him, and outright beat him at his own game. pic.twitter.com/meKFjG7AmA
— Cawb (@CAWBBBB) July 4, 2024
Kendrick Lamar’s whole music video was just him fucking with Drake. He was doing pushups, destroying an owl piñata, crip walking with Whitney, and ends it off with a shot of an owl in a cage, I know Drake mad as hell LMFAO pic.twitter.com/qyACBQ33z3
— Hasan
(@flackospalace) July 4, 2024
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Fans and music enthusiasts from all corners of the world have taken to Twitter, Instagram, and X to express their admiration for Lamar’s latest work of art. The video has sparked a wave of discussions, with users dissecting every frame and deciphering the hidden meanings behind Lamar’s artistic choices.
One person said, “Never teaching my kids to “rise above.” Going to teach them to be like Kendrick Lamar. If you’re going to hate, you must commit. Employ visuals. Enlist your neighborhood. Call the NBA. Don’t stop until everyone is dancing and laughing with you.” Another added, “I hope all videographers, whether they like kendrick lamar or not, can appreciate the mastery at play here with this music video. Genuinely some amazing staging and creative direction. So many different shots from here that I truly love!. Dave Free and Kdot, this is a 10/10.” A third added, “checkmate.”
Kendrick Lamar has once again proven himself to be a true pioneer in the world of hip-hop.
As the dust settles and the music video continues to rack up views, one thing is clear: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has cemented itself as a cultural phenomenon, sparking conversations and inspiring countless artists to push the boundaries of their own creativity.
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