Fans Go Wild as Lil Wayne Puts His Spin on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ in Las Vegas
When a rapper's track gets rejuvenated by another artist, it is a whole different ball game. The original vibe gets a fresh spin and the energy shifts. Take Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us', a fiery diss track aimed at Drake for the matter. Released around a month ago by K. Dot in a back-to-back response to Drake in their weeks-long musical battle between the two rap titans, the fever is nowhere near the end. In fact, it has been fed back to rap enthusiasts, this time by the one and only Lil Wayne.
World's No.1 rapper as once deemed by Ye, Lil Wayne surprised fans in Las Vegas last night by incorporating Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' into his performance of 'The Motto' by Drake featuring him. In a viral clip, Wayne is seen rapping Kendrick's lyrics while proudly holding up his OVO owl pendant, a nod to his friendship with Drake. The unexpected mashup showcased Wayne's versatility in blending different styles, although it left fans a bit baffled.
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Fans are divided over whether Lil Wayne's incorporation of Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ into ‘The Motto’ was a subtle diss. Some see it as a harmless mashup, while others believe it was a deliberate jab at Kendrick, given the song's history with Drake, with whom Wayne collaborated on ‘The Motto’. The debate is ongoing, with opinions split on Wayne's intentions.
While the debate wears on, fans have flooded X sharing in their reactions to the Vegas event.
Fans take their wild guesses at Lil Wayne’s latest move
Fans are shocked as Lil Wayne appears to turn on Kendrick Lamar, incorporating 'Not Like Us' into his set. Some believe Wayne is mocking the song and Lamar as he proudly held up his OVO chain. Others see it as a clear stance in the rivalry, with Lamar's friends celebrating the perceived diss. The move has even left many wondering if Wayne has switched sides, aligning himself more closely with Drake.
A bunch of others went ahead, highlighting what exactly he said, steering clear from the confusion.
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Lil Wayne and Drake have a longstanding friendship, dating back to 2008, when Wayne discovered Drake's music. He quickly signed Drake to Young Money, launching his career. The duo has since collaborated on numerous hits like 'HYFR' and 'Family Feud', cementing their bond. Their friendship has spanned over a decade, with Wayne playing a pivotal role in Drake's rise to fame.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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