Is a diss track by American rapper Kendrick lamar ‘released on May 4, 2024, amid his publicized feud with Canadian rapper Drake. The song achieved significant commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking multiple streaming records. Critically acclaimed, it is considered one of the greatest diss tracks in hip-hop history.
Musically, “Not Like Us” is a West Coast hip-hop track with hyphy influences, featuring a prominent bassline, lively strings, and finger snaps. The song samples Monk Higgins’s 1968 rendition of “I Believe to My Soul,” a cover of Ray Charles’s 1961 composition. Lyrically, Lamar addresses allegations of Drake’s inappropriate behavior and questions his cultural identity, referencing Drake’s relationships with artists from Atlanta and his portrayal of Blackness.
The song’s impact was further amplified by its live performances. Notably, during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on February 9, 2025, Lamar performed “Not Like Us,” featuring appearances by SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and Mustard. This performance broke viewership records, becoming the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show with 133.5 million viewers.