2 Chainz isn’t losing sleep over Kendrick Lamar’s name-drop in “Not Like Us,” the viral diss track aimed at Drake.
Addressing the lyric for the first time on Tuesday, the Atlanta rapper dismissed it as playful wordplay, refusing to take offense. Lamar performed the hit song during his record-breaking Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance.
Kendrick referenced 2 Chainz while accusing Drake of cultural appropriation in the South, rapping, “2 Chainz say you good, but he lied.” The line nods to “No Lie,” 2 Chainz and Drake’s 2012 hit, which went triple platinum.
Despite the mention, 2 Chainz remains neutral, maintaining his respect for both artists. His history with them runs deep—he collaborated with Drake and Kendrick on A$AP Rocky’s F**in’ Problems*, a track that’s close to Diamond certification.
Meanwhile, Larry June, who appears on 2 Chainz’s Life Is Beautiful album, claimed he never finished listening to “Not Like Us“ and missed the name-drop entirely. For clarification, 2 Chainz backed him up, comparing him to Lil Wayne—an artist known for staying in his own musical lane.
Still, skipping “Not Like Us” is a bold claim. The track dominated the Super Bowl halftime show and is now the most-awarded song in Grammy history. Whether or not 2 Chainz cares, Kendrick’s impact is undeniable.
Along with the Grammys and Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar’s music continues to elevate. A new Kendrick Lamar track will be the title song for the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. The new film will be released worldwide on Friday, Feb. 14. Captain America actor Anthony Mackie revealed the news ahead of the rapper’s Super Bowl performance.
The new Lamar song is presumably titled “Brave New World.” The film promoted Lamar’s music during the trailer with “N95.” “N95” was a hit song from Lamar’s popular album, Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers. Lamar is set to hit the road in April on the Grand National Tour with SZA.
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