Kendrick Lamar‘s Not Like Us has shattered the record for the most streams in a single day for a Hip-Hop song on US Spotify, outpacing Drake and Lil Baby’s Girls Want Girls.
How is Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track charting?
Lamar’s Not Like Us has not only captured the top spot on the US Spotify charts but has also set a new record with 10.99 million streams in a single day, surpassing Drake and Lil Baby’s previous record of 6.593 million streams.
The track also made a significant impact globally, achieving the fourth-highest single-day streaming figure in the global Spotify chart’s history with nearly 11 million streams.
Further solidifying its success, Not Like Us reached number one on the global Apple Music singles chart, dethroning another of Lamar’s tracks, euphoria.
Lamar’s dominance is further evidenced by his unprecedented feat of charting four songs simultaneously in the top 10 on US Spotify, with Not Like Us leading the pack.
What claims does Lamar make about Drake in the song?
In Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar launches a series of provocative accusations against Drake, labelling him and his associates as paedophiles.
The track’s accompanying artwork—an aerial shot of Drake’s mansion with red sex offender symbols—visually reinforces the severe allegations made in the lyrics.
Lamar explicitly targets members of Drake’s team, questioning their integrity and actions, thereby intensifying the personal nature of the diss track.
The lyrics do not hold back, with Lamar cautioning, “Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young,” and making references to Drake’s personal life and relationships.
This track follows Meet the Grahams, where Lamar had previously accused Drake of being a deadbeat father and hiding a secret daughter, heightening the personal attacks in their ongoing feud.
Coincidentally, early on Monday morning, a shooting was reported outside Drake’s Bridle Path house in Toronto, Canada, albeit, at this time, the incident has not yet been linked to the ongoing tensions.
Did Drake respond to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track?
Drake responded swiftly to the release of Not Like Us with humour and sarcasm on social media, particularly addressing Lamar’s claim about a hidden daughter.
He jokingly asked for help to find this supposed daughter, demonstrating his approach to deflect the accusations with levity.
Additionally, Drake’s The Heart Part 6 was a direct response not only to Not Like Us but also to the broader narrative Lamar has constructed in their lyrical battle.
In the response, Drake delves into personal allegations against Lamar, including infidelity and paternity doubts, and extends his lyrical assault to other artists in the industry on a previous diss track, Family Matters.
