By Patience Kapinda
Kendrick Lamar released the official music video for his latest single "NOT LIKE US" on July 4th, Independence Day in the United States.
The video is a declaration of hip-hop independence from the "colonial rule" of Drake, with Kendrick firing shots at his longtime rival.
The video opens with a new snippet from Kendrick, rumored to be one of the remaining unreleased Drake diss tracks.
The rapper is joined by his wife Whitney and their kids, dancing and celebrating their independence from Drake's perceived reign.
The video is directed by Kendrick himself and Dave Free, and features the city of Compton coming together to dance to the scathing track.
The video is packed with symbolism, with Kendrick depicting Drake as a pedophile and calling for him to be locked up.
The dancers in the video are seen crip walking and blood walking on Drake's "grave," cementing Kendrick's message.
The video ends with an owl locked in a cage, implying that Drake and his OVO affiliates need to be brought to justice for their alleged crimes.
This latest salvo in the Kendrick-Drake feud has left fans reeling, with many hailing Kendrick as the king of hip-hop.
The video has racked up millions of views in just hours, with fans dissecting every frame for clues and Easter eggs.
One thing is clear: Kendrick Lamar has declared his independence from Drake's perceived dominance, and is ready to take his rightful place on the throne.
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