Kendrick Lamar's hit song, "Not Like Us," is back at No. 1. It's on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song came out in May 2024. It surged in popularity after the Super Bowl Halftime Show. It also debuted at number one originally.
Critics love "Not Like Us." It won five Grammy Awards. Wins included Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It also won Billboard and BET awards.
Drake sued Universal Music Group. He cited Lamar's lyrics in the song. Lamar accuses Drake of pedophilia in the lyrics. Drake claims Universal inflated sales. He thinks they aimed to devalue his brand. The two sides are in contract talks.
The drama caused confusion. People wondered if Lamar would perform at the Super Bowl. Drake's lawyers released a statement before kickoff. They accused UMG of prioritizing profits over artists.
Another Kendrick Lamar song is also popular. His song with SZA, "Luther," hit No. 1 on Apple Music. It replaced Drake's song, "Gimme a Hug."