Kendrick Lamar, GNX and Not Like Us

TDE’s Punch Explains Why Kendrick Lamar Didn’t Include ‘Not Like Us’ On His Album ‘GNX’
Kendrick Lamar just had a huge night at the 2025 Grammys, where “Not Like Us” was nominated for five awards — Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video — and won all of them.
This Is Why Kendrick Lamar Left 'Not Like Us' Off His 'GNX' Album
Kendrick Lamar dropped "Not Like Us" last year during the peak of his beef with Drake. The catchy tune became an instant sensation online and on the airwaves. The hype around the
Kendrick Lamar Left "Not Like Us" Off 'GNX' to 'Maintain Integrity,' Says TDE's Punch
Kendrick Lamar left his smash hit "Not Like Us" off of GNX as a sign of integrity, according to Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence "Punch" Henderson. On Monday, Punch responded to a fan who asked why Kendrick didn't include the scathing Drake diss record on his latest album,
Punch Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar Decided to Not Include ‘Not Like Us’ on ‘GNX’
When Kendrick Lamar dropped his surprise album GNX, fans wondered why he decided to leave “Not Like Us” off the project. Now, we finally know the reason why, at least according to a TDE executive. Terrence “Punch” Henderson was recently asked by a fan on X why the Compton rapper “didn’t include the mega smash on the album.”
TDE’s Punch Highlights Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Integrity’ for Leaving “Not Like Us” Off ‘GNX’
Kendrick Lamar took home both Record of the Year and Song of the Year with “Not Like Us,” his iconic tear down of Drake from their 2024 battle. Already on an impressive run with the song, Lamar took on Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and others for both awards.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Drops on Vinyl Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
Announced shortly after the album's surprise release, the vinyl arrives just days before Lamar takes the stage at the ...
How ‘Not Like Us’ turned Kendrick Lamar into a Super Bowl halftime show headliner
After Kendrick Lamar’s career had seemingly peaked, his Grammy-winning smash scored him the most prized gig in the biz as the ...
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‘Not Like Us’ Reinvented Kendrick Lamar. Is the Super Bowl Ready for It?
These themes — and the West Coast bounce of “Not Like Us” — carried over onto “GNX,” the album Lamar released in November, which has spawned hits like “Squabble Up” and “TV Off ...
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Kendrick Lamar Wins Multiple Grammys For “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” was arguably the defining song of 2024, and now it’s a multiple ...
Kendrick Lamar wins 5 Grammys for Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has officially been crowned 2024’s Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Kendrick Lamar Channels Dragon Ball’s Goku When Making One GNX Track
Speaking to the GRAMMY.com ahead of the 67th GRAMMY Awards this coming Sunday, GNX producer Mustard opened up about working ...