News
Kendrick Lamar scores his first UK number one single with 'Not Like Us'
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' reaches UK number one following his Super Bowl performance, alongside two SZA collaborations in the top five.
Feb 21, 2025 • 7:01 PM
Lyrics
Gather 'round I'm glad everybody came out tonight As we stand on our neighborhood corner Know that this fire that's burning represents the passion you have Listen Keisha, Tammy, come up front I recognize all of you Every creed and color With that being said, fuck your ethnicity You understand that? We gon' talk about a lot of shit that concerns you, all of you Now everybody, throw your hands up high If you don't give a fuck, throw your hands up high Throw your hands up high (hands up high) Oh-ooh, oh Oh-ooh, oh Oh-ooh, oh Now I don't give a fuck if you Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, goddammit That don't mean shit to me Fuck your ethnicity, nigga Fire burning inside my eyes This the music that saved my life Y'all be calling it hip-hop, I be calling it hypnotize Yeah, hypnotize, trapped my body but freed my mind What the fuck is you fighting for? Ain't nobody gonna win that war My details be retail, man, I got so much in store Racism is still alive, yellow tape and colored lines Fuck that, nigga look at that line, it's so diverse They getting off work and they wanna see Kendrick Everybody can't drive Benz's, and I been there So it make it my business, to give 'em my full attention, ten-hut Man, I gotta get my wind up Man, gotta get down with God 'Cause I got my sins up Matter of fact, don't mistake me for no fucking rapper They sit backstage and hide behind the fucking cameras I mosh pit, had a microphone, I tossed it Had a brain, then I lost it I'm out of my mind, so don't you mind how much the cost is Penny for my thoughts Everybody, please hold up your wallets Yeah, man, I'm the mailman, can't you tell, man? Going postal, never freeze up when I approach you That's starstruck and roast you, oh my HiiPower Reporting live from Planet Terminator X I saw Martin Luther King with an AK-47 Now I don't give a fuck if you Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, goddammit That don't mean shit to me Fuck your ethnicity, nigga I'm tired of y'all 'Cause everybody lie to y'all Do you believe it? Recognize them false achievements It's treason and I'm Tylenol, I knock out when you knock it off Knock on the doors of opportunity, I'm too involved I'm no activist, I'm no Einstein before calculus I was kicking that Math dropping that science Like an alchemist, and I be kicking that ass Lyrically, I'm UFC, if a UFO had came for me I'ma come back with the head of an alien Don't alienate, my dreams get it right Get a life I got two That's a metaphor for the big shit I do, boy TMI, TSA, man, I'm fly, put wings on my back That a plane or angel? Both Like a pilot with a halo, whoa Gross I mean, I've seen so many things come through them, him, her, you I'm just a messenger, yeah, I know life's a bitch, get the best of her Put them 3's up, they notice that we up, HiiiPower And the power in the people and if they don't believe us They'll die Wizard Now I don't give a fuck if you Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, goddammit That don't mean shit to me Fuck your ethnicity, nigga
Lyrics provided by LRCLIB
Track details
More from Kendrick Lamar
Explore
READ MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARREAD MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARREAD MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARREAD MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARREAD MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARREAD MORE ABOUT KENDRICK LAMARKendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' reaches UK number one following his Super Bowl performance, alongside two SZA collaborations in the top five.
Following high demand, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have added a second London concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their extensive tour.
The track marks Lamar's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following his work on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack in 2018.
Kendrick Lamar's groundbreaking Super Bowl performance drew 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Michael Jackson's previous record from 1993.
Following their Super Bowl performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform at 13 major stadiums across Europe and the UK this summer.
The star-studded performance features special appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, with controversy over political flag display
It's not just about the hits – hip-hop's master storyteller is planning something bigger for 2025's halftime show.
The chart-topping artist discusses hip-hop's evolution and personal growth since 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers release'
The pair will perform together across 19 major North American stadiums from April to June 2025.
Kendrick Lamar has released an unexpected twelve-track album 'GNX', his first release in three years, featuring a Jack Antonoff-produced collaboration with SZA.
The star-studded music video features cameos from West Coast icons and was filmed across iconic Compton locations.
The ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake has resurfaced with pointed lyrics from both artists.
Paramore, 070 Shake, Lil Nas X and more are also on the bill.
The singer-songwriter continued to sweep major awards for her recent work.
The 65th Grammy Awards show is set to air on February 5th.
New artists revealed include Sam Fender and Megan Thee Stallion.
Florence is currently ahead, having sold 26,000 copies.
joined by Baby Keem and Tanna Leone, Kendrick will support his just dropped new album 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' with a worldwide run that kicks off in July.
It's coming next month, "from the desk of oklama".
There's also Charli XC, Caroline Polachek, Declan McKenna, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Sam Fender and loads, loads more.