Kendrick Lamar released Not Like Us in May 2024 during his high-profile feud with Drake, and the song quickly became a cultural moment far beyond hip-hop. Its hook, built around the line they not like us, was picked up in clubs, sports arenas and social feeds, where fans chanted it back in unison. The track topped charts and won multiple Grammy Awards in 2025, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, cementing its status as a modern anthem for confidence, rivalry and West Coast pride.