Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Causes Compton Businesses to Lose Thousands of Dollars – Report
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” video is a celebration of the beloved rapper’s hometown of Compton but several local businesses have claimed the filming of the visual hurt them financially.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Reportedly Cost Compton Businesses Thousands In Lost Revenue, Which They Want The Rapper To Reimburse
Kendrick Lamar has been a long victory lap since his win in the Drake beef. The “ Meet The Grahams ” rapper’s eye are set on New Orleans thanks to him securing the coveted Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show slot. However, business owners in Compton, California are urging him to handle a mess he supposedly made back home.
Compton Business Claimed They Lost Money During Kendrick's ‘Not Like Us’ Video Shoot, But The Real Story is More Complicated
Alma's Place, a restaurant in Compton, cleared up any controversy surrounding Lamar and the filming of the "Not Like Us" video.
Compton didn’t warn local business owners about Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ video shoot: report
Several small business owners in Compton had no idea that a rap superstar was filming the music video for America’s No. 1 song back in June, and it wound up costing them thousands of
Compton Restaurant Defends Kendrick Lamar After ‘Not Like Us' Shoot Was Blamed for Loss in Revenue
Kendrick Lamar‘s video shoot for "Not Like Us" is at the center of a controversy between the city of Compton, local businesses, and DJ Akademiks. Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported that local businesses in the city of Compton lost money because officials didn't give them enough notice that Lamar's music video was going to be shot in the area.
These Compton Restaurants Want Compensation for Kendrick Lamar’s Music Video Shoot
W hen Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar showcased longtime favorite Tam’s Burgers No. 21 for his music video “Not Like Us,” the Rosecrans and Central Avenues fast-food restauran
Kendrick Lamar releases new diss track after 'Not Like Us' as Drake stays silent
Kendrick Lamar has dropped his first track in four months, following up on May's Not Like Us, a song that many saw as the ...
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People Are Tired of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ and Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore
Kendrick Lamar will likely perform his blockbuster hit song "Not Like Us" during his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, but some people are tired of the song and don't want to hear it. K-Dot then ...
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Compton businesses demand compensation for losses from ‘Not Like Us’ video
On June 22, 2024, Kendrick Lamar filmed his music video for “Not Like Us” in Compton, California, but the shoot has led to significant backlash from local businesses. Many claim they suffered ...
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Kendrick Lamar releases untitled track; song references feud, is first since 'Not Like Us'
Kendrick Lamar has released his first song since the anthemic "Not Like Us" effectively ended the battle with Drake and capped one of the most culturally impactful rap feuds of all time.
Kendrick Lamar Drops First New Song Since ‘Not Like Us’
Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise song on his Instagram page, supposedly titled “Watch the Party Die.” ...
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Not Like Us: PW Talks with Rabih Alameddine
In Comforting Myths (Univ. of Virginia, Oct.), Lebanese American novelist Rabih Alameddine argues that all art is political.