Kendrick Lamar Smashes Yet Another Record For “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Shatters Records, Sparks Legal Battle with Drake
Kendrick Lamar’s explosive track “Not Like Us” has not only dominated the charts but also made music history — and stirred significant controversy along the way.
Since its release, the song has smashed multiple streaming records. It became the fastest rap song ever to hit 100 million streams, and went on to become the most-streamed rap song in a single day. With an astonishing 1.44 billion streams in under a year on Spotify, “Not Like Us” has now overtaken Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” to become the most-streamed rap song in a single year on the platform.
Critics and fans alike lauded the track, which went on to earn Kendrick five Grammy Awards, officially making it the most-awarded rap song in Grammy history.
But amid the accolades, “Not Like Us” has also become the centerpiece of a heated legal battle between Kendrick Lamar and fellow rap superstar Drake. The Canadian rapper recently filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging defamation. According to court documents, Drake claims the label enabled and amplified a “false narrative” — specifically, that he is a predator — as insinuated in Lamar’s lyrics.
The controversy deepened when Kendrick performed “Not Like Us” during Super Bowl LIX, opting to omit the word “pedophile” in the live performance. Drake’s amended complaint argues that the sanitized version of the song introduced it to a broader audience and continued to perpetuate damaging allegations.
While fans continue to debate the feud and its implications, one thing is clear: “Not Like Us” is a cultural juggernaut, both musically and socially — and its impact shows no signs of slowing down.
Stay tuned as the legal proceedings unfold and the rivalry between two of hip-hop’s biggest names continues to escalate.