Kanye West and Jay-Z performing their hit song “N***as in Paris” repeatedly may have been legendary, but Kendrick Lamar took things to a new level at his latest concert, “The Pop-Out.” Instead of just performing his usual setlist, Lamar surprised his fans by performing his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” a total of six times throughout the night.
The energy in the venue was palpable as West Coast icon Dr. Dre set the stage for Lamar’s performance of the highly-anticipated diss track. Produced by DJ Mustard, “Not Like Us” has become a viral sensation, inspiring dance challenges and memes galore. Lamar clearly felt the love from the crowd as they enthusiastically joined in on the chorus, screaming the controversial lyrics with pure excitement.
As the night progressed, Lamar brought out what seemed like the entire West Coast to join him on stage for the epic finale. In a heartfelt moment, Lamar acknowledged the recent losses of both Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant, noting the unity and peace that was felt throughout the audience during the Juneteenth concert. And just when fans thought the show was over, Lamar surprised them once again by performing “Not Like Us” two more times, much to the delight of the crowd.
The concert was a true testament to Lamar’s artistry and ability to connect with his audience on a deeper level. As one concertgoer aptly put it, Lamar’s performance was nothing short of “pure hater activities” – a sentiment shared by fans and critics alike.