DJ Mustard's wardrobe choice during K. Dot's 'Not Like Us' music video shoot stirs the pot amidst the ongoing rap feud between the Compton rapper and Drake.
- Jun 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - DJ Mustard recently found himself in a controversy during the music video shoot for Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." The producer clarified in an interview with Big Boy that his decision to wear a Toronto Blue Jays hat wasn't an intentional jab at Drake, despite how it appeared to some fans.
"I wasn't trying to troll," Mustard laughed, explaining it was the last hat he had available after a series of performances. "Everybody thought I was trolling... I never thought that much into it," he concluded.
The video shoot followed a grand event named The Pop Out - Ken & Friends, where numerous West Coast artists, including Lamar, performed. DJ Mustard's nonchalant choice of attire and subsequent explanation came off as a light-hearted anecdote but intersected with Lamar's deeper, more confrontational message during his Juneteenth "Pop Out" concert, which celebrated Los Angeles Unity.
At the Forum in Inglewood, Lamar's concert was a three-hour event featuring other stars like Tyler, The Creator, Steve Lacy, and YG. Known as much for his lyrical depth as his live performances, the rapper delivered a powerful set alongside Black Hippy collaborators and later joined Dr. Dre to perform iconic tracks "Still D.R.E." and "California Love." Dre honored Lamar as "one of the greatest that ever did it," before the rapper delivered his incendiary line from "Not Like Us", "I see dead people."
Further enlivening the night was Lamar's strong rhetoric against cultural disrespect, particularly targeting Drake's use of AI to mimic Tupac Shakur's voice and his purchase of Tupac's jewelry. His performance of "Euphoria" contained the biting line, "Give me 2Pac ring back and I might give you a little respect," emphasizing his stance on authenticity within the culture.
The feud between Drake and Lamar has fascinated fans for years. Initiating with Lamar's bold declaration on Big Sean's "Control," the rivalry receded into a cold war, marked by subtle disses. While Drake's career thrived on constant content and collaborations, Lamar's introspective and sporadic releases kept him away from the public eye, only for his recent attacks in "Like That" to rekindle the flame.
The Pop Out concert concluded with a significant moment of unity as Lamar brought together representatives from various LA communities on stage, proclaiming, "This... was about to bring all of us together." As he exited, the strong beat of "Not Like Us" played once more, echoing his message that they wouldn't easily fade away.
