Kendrick Lamar just dropped a bombshell disguised as a music video. On Thursday (July 4), the 37-year-old rap legend unveiled the video for his fiery track “Not Like Us,” and the shade thrown at Drake, also 37, is so intense it might just block out the sun.
Picture this: Kendrick, wielding a bat like a seasoned birthday party warrior, takes a swing at an OVO owl piñata. Yes, you read that right. The poor papier-mâché bird, symbolizing Drake’s beloved OVO Sound label, didn’t stand a chance. And just to make sure we know he’s got a sense of humor, Kendrick includes a disclaimer: “No OVHoes were harmed during the making of this video.” Phew, animal lovers can breathe easy.
But it doesn’t stop there. Kendrick, showing off his inner child, indulges in a game of hopscotch. Yep, the man is out here jumping squares while dropping lines like “Tryna strike a chord, and it’s probably A-Minor.” For those not in the know, Kendrick once threw some serious shade at Drake, accusing him of some, let’s say, unsavory interests. And now, he’s back at it with the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
And guess who makes a cameo? None other than Kendrick’s fiancée, Whitney Alford, and their adorable duo, Uzi and Enoch. These little stars were name-dropped by Drake in his diss tracks “Push Ups” and “Family Matters,” but they’re here now, stealing the spotlight and probably a few hearts.
The grand finale? A dramatic close-up of Kendrick, staring down a lone owl perched precariously on his arm. In a move straight out of a spy thriller, he locks the feathery fiend in a cage and walks away without a second glance. Mic drop, anyone?
Kendrick’s latest video is a rollercoaster of laughs, jabs, and piñata whacking. It’s a must-watch, and if you don’t come out the other side chuckling, well, you might just be an OVO owl.