“Not Like Us” has undoubtedly emerged as the theme song of the summer. In a new interview with DJ Akademiks, Polo G spoke about the high-profile rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, which continues to spark heated debate among fans despite being officially settled in May. The culmination of this clash was Kendrick Lamar's song “Not Like Us,” which became one of the biggest hits of 2024.
When asked which side he was on in the ongoing feud, Polo G chose neutrality. Akademics then redirected the conversation, asking Polo G which was his favorite song in the feud. Polo G chose “Not Like Us,” becoming the latest in a string of artists to praise the song's influence. Akademics, who are known for being critical of Kendrick Lamar, surprisingly praised the song as “the best,” in a rare move to acknowledge Lamar's success.
Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us” marked a major milestone in his career, becoming his first number one single since “HUMBLE.” from his 2017 album DAMN. The song has garnered over 650 million streams on Spotify, making it the most-streamed diss song on the platform. Additionally, the song was recently nominated for Song of the Year at the VMAs. The song was so influential that it was even banned from Michael Rubin's Independence Day celebration to avoid tension with Drake, who attended the event.
In other news, Polo G's latest album, “Hood Poet,” was released on August 9. Featuring collaborations with Future, GloRilla, Offset, and more, the album has received mixed reviews from critics but continues to be well-received by his loyal fanbase.
