Not Like Us
2024 single by Kendrick Lamar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Not Like Us" is a diss track written and recorded by the American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on May 4, 2024, via Interscope Records, amidst his feud with the Canadian rapper Drake. It is Lamar's fifth installment in his series of diss tracks directed at Drake; it premiered less than 24 hours after his previous single, "Meet the Grahams".
"Not Like Us" | ||||
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Single by Kendrick Lamar | ||||
Released | May 4, 2024 (2024-05-04) | |||
Recorded | May 2024 | |||
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Length | 4:33 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kendrick Duckworth | |||
Producer(s) | Mustard | |||
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology | ||||
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"Not Like Us" on YouTube | ||||
Produced by Mustard and co-produced by Sean Momberger, "Not Like Us" is a hyphy-influenced West Coast hip hop song composed of a prominent bassline with lively brass instruments and finger snaps. Its lyrics continue the themes introduced in "Meet the Grahams" by doubling down on Drake's pedophilia and sexual misconduct allegations, while also accusing him of exploiting Atlanta's music and cultural scenes for street credibility and financial gain.
"Not Like Us" was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, who viewed the single as Lamar's victory lap as his feud with Drake started to wind down. Complex named it the best track in their conflict, while other publications listed it among the greatest diss tracks in hip hop history. Commercially, "Not Like Us" broke several streaming records and became the first rap song to debut at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 with a limited tracking week. It also reached the top spot in South Africa and peaked in the top 20 in Australia, Canada, and countries across Europe.