Kendrick Lamar and DJ Mustard decided to film the official music video for their popular single “Not Like Us” in the streets of Compton this past weekend. The buzz surrounding the video shoot was evident as footage from the day started to circulate online, showcasing a large crowd gathering to be part of the action. Fans eagerly awaited Lamar’s arrival, and the energy skyrocketed once he and Mustard began filming together.
The video shoot managed to bring together a diverse group of people, highlighting the universal appeal of the song. Reports indicate that Lamar had requested extra security from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to ensure a smooth filming process, demonstrating his commitment to his hometown and the production.
“Not Like Us” made a splash by debuting at No. 1 on the charts and currently sits at No. 6 on the Hot 100 after six weeks. Lamar even performed the song multiple times during his memorable concert, The Pop Out — Ken & Friends, which took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
In a recent interview with XXL, DJ Hed shared an interesting behind-the-scenes tidbit about Lamar’s performance. Apparently, nobody knew that Lamar would perform the song so many times or that he had a surprise group photo planned with all the Los Angeles artists who had joined him on stage that night.
According to DJ Hed, the impromptu group photo was not part of the original plan. The artists were surprised when they were asked to stay on stage after their sets, only to find out that Lamar wanted them all to join him for a memorable photo moment at the end of the show. It was a spontaneous and heartwarming gesture that caught everyone off guard but left a lasting impression on both the audience and the performers.