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Compton Restaurant Defends Kendrick Lamar After ‘Not Like Us' Shoot Was Blamed for Loss in Revenue
Kendrick Lamar‘s video shoot for "Not Like Us" is at the center of a controversy between the city of Compton, local businesses, and DJ Akademiks. Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported that local businesses in the city of Compton lost money because officials didn't give them enough notice that Lamar's music video was going to be shot in the area.
Compton Business Owner Slams Report That Kendrick Lamar Is At Fault For Financial Blowback Over ‘Not Like Us’ Video Shoot
Despite Pleasant’s updated statement, the business appeared to still receive negative attention. So, in their Instagram Stories they tried to make the best of their new-found infamy. Kendrick Lamar, pgLang, nor have Compton, California city official publicly addressed the statement.
Compton business owners say they lost thousands of dollars when Kendrick Lamar shot the ‘Not Like Us’ video in his hometown
Compton business owners said their parking lot was overrun by cars and chaos the day Kendrick Lamar filmed his music video for "Not Like Us," forcing them to shut operations and lose money.
These Compton Restaurants Want Compensation for Kendrick Lamar’s Music Video Shoot
Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Reportedly Cost Compton Businesses Thousands In Lost Revenue, Which They Want The Rapper To Reimburse
Kendrick Lamar has been a long victory lap since his win in the Drake beef. The “ Meet The Grahams ” rapper’s eye are set on New Orleans thanks to him securing the coveted Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show slot. However, business owners in Compton, California are urging him to handle a mess he supposedly made back home.
Kendrick Lamar Video Shoot Causes Major Losses For Compton Businesses
Kendrick Lamar's video shoot led to financial difficulties for Compton businesses due to lack of prior notice.
Compton business owners seeking compensation after losing thousands of dollars due to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ video shoot
One of the highlights in the music industry this year was Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s highly-publicized beef. Over several weeks, the two renowned emcees traded jabs and also made scathing allegations against each other in their respective diss songs.
City didn’t warn local businesses about Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ video shoot: report
Several small business owners in Compton, California had no idea that a rap superstar was filming the music video for America's No. 1 song back in June, and it wound up costing them thousands of dollars,
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Causes Compton Businesses to Lose Thousands of Dollars – Report
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” video is a celebration of the beloved rapper’s hometown of Compton but several local businesses have claimed the filming of the visual hurt them financially.
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Here Are the Lyrics to Kendrick Lamar's Untitled "Not Like Us" Follow-Up
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