Kendrick Lamar, GNX and Not Like Us

This Is Why Kendrick Lamar Left 'Not Like Us' Off His 'GNX' Album
Kendrick Lamar dropped "Not Like Us" last year during the peak of his beef with Drake. The catchy tune became an instant sensation online and on the airwaves. The hype around the
TDE’s Punch Explains Why Kendrick Lamar Didn’t Include ‘Not Like Us’ On His Album ‘GNX’
Kendrick Lamar just had a huge night at the 2025 Grammys, where “Not Like Us” was nominated for five awards — Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video — and won all of them.
Kendrick Lamar Left "Not Like Us" Off 'GNX' to 'Maintain Integrity,' Says TDE's Punch
Kendrick Lamar left his smash hit "Not Like Us" off of GNX as a sign of integrity, according to Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence "Punch" Henderson. On Monday, Punch responded to a fan who asked why Kendrick didn't include the scathing Drake diss record on his latest album,
Punch Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar Decided to Not Include ‘Not Like Us’ on ‘GNX’
When Kendrick Lamar dropped his surprise album GNX, fans wondered why he decided to leave “Not Like Us” off the project. Now, we finally know the reason why, at least according to a TDE executive. Terrence “Punch” Henderson was recently asked by a fan on X why the Compton rapper “didn’t include the mega smash on the album.”
TDE’s Punch Highlights Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Integrity’ for Leaving “Not Like Us” Off ‘GNX’
Kendrick Lamar took home both Record of the Year and Song of the Year with “Not Like Us,” his iconic tear down of Drake from their 2024 battle. Already on an impressive run with the song, Lamar took on Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and others for both awards.
Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Will Play ‘Not Like Us’ At The Super Bowl, But There’s Still An Element Of Uncertainty
A Super Bowl promo that aired a few days ago seemed to suggest Kendrick Lamar will perform his recent No. 1 hit “Not Like Us” ...
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Drops on Vinyl Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
The album, which surprise dropped in November, released on vinyl on Feb. 7. The record is available in several exclusive colorways.
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‘Not Like Us’ Reinvented Kendrick Lamar. Is the Super Bowl Ready for It?
These themes — and the West Coast bounce of “Not Like Us” — carried over onto “GNX,” the album Lamar released in November, which has spawned hits like “Squabble Up” and “TV Off ...
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Kendrick Lamar Wins Multiple Grammys For “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” was arguably the defining song of 2024, and now it’s a multiple ...
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show setlist: my best guess at what songs he'll perform
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show has fans very excited, especially with SZA joining him. Here is my best guess as to ...
How Kendrick Lamar Went Pop in His Own Way
Lamar, himself, is no stranger to the halftime show. Three years ago at the Super Bowl LVI, he performed alongside two of the ...
Does Kendrick Lamar 'hate' Drake? Will he perform 'Not Like Us' at Super Bowl halftime?
Kendrick Lamar has spent a year hammering Drake with diss tracks, one of them winning five Grammys. Will he perform "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl?