NBA star DeMar DeRozan made a notable cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s latest music video for “Not Like Us.” The video, which dropped on Thursday night, has already garnered significant attention, amassing millions views within the first hour of its release.
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star and free agent, appears at the 2:43 mark of the video and is featured several times throughout its 5:54 duration. His presence in the video has sparked excitement among fans of both basketball and hip-hop, highlighting the strong connection between the two cultures.
The collaboration is particularly meaningful as both DeRozan and Lamar hail from Compton, California, a city known for its rich cultural and athletic history. Lamar’s lyrics even give a nod to DeRozan, and another dig at Drake and his hometown of Toronto, with a line that says, “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither,” further emphasizing their shared roots.
