"Is that because you're... not like us?": Internet in splits as Kanye West claims he hated Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" track in latest X post

Kanye West is at it again, and this time, his target is none other than Kendrick Lamar. In a recent X post, Kanye admitted he "HAAAAAATED" Kendrick’s track "Not Like Us," sparking hilarious fan reactions online. This was no ordinary music critique. Kanye went on a mini-rant, shading the song for reasons that seemed less about the music itself and more about... well, who knows at this point? @spectre0799 hit back with the now-viral line:

“Is that because you're... not like us? 😭🤣😂💀💀💀💀,” instantly turning Kanye’s post into meme material.

As Kanye's knack for controversy continues, fans are roasting him for this particular take on Kendrick’s song.

Kanye’s hot take on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has fans in stitches—and the memes are unstoppable

Kanye’s post about Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" predictably blew up, and the reactions ranged from supportive to savage. @RealHairPuller_ hit Kanye where it hurts:

"That attention thing you're doing is dying out," implying that the legendary rapper might be clinging to controversial opinions to stay relevant.

Meanwhile, another tweet by @Jmatt2703 got right to the point, declaring,

"kendrick clears u now buddy," suggesting that Kanye may no longer have the upper hand in the world of rap battles.

However, not everyone sided with Kendrick. A devoted Kanye fan,@onBrandVibes, defended him with.

"Everybody knows Ye clears Kendrick easy and we have proof from NMPILA 😭," referencing Kanye’s classic "New Me, Please I’m Losing Again" track, which some consider evidence of his superiority.

Not to be outdone, @lordswork7 threw shade at Kendrick's fanbase, saying,

"Super mid only reason ppl liked it is because they hate drake," reigniting the never-ending Drake vs. Kendrick debate.

One brave soul, @yeunrlsd, stepped into the fray with a surprising take,

"Wait first good take," seemingly agreeing with Kanye's harsh critique.

And then there were those who just saw it for what it was:

"You just tryna be different," - @PloybertCorti

The "Not Like Us" controversy between Kanye and Kendrick

For those who don't know, "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar has caused quite a bit of controversy in the rap community. The song sparked...well, some debate, since it called out certain prominent figures in the business and said that not everyone in the rap game was supposedly on Kendrick's level. It is commonly assumed by most that the song is a diss directed at Drake.

Others said it was just another flex from Kendrick, reminding everyone that he's not about the commercial rap culture, while others interpreted it as a direct comeback to Drake's big name as a certain 'phile' at the time. However, Kanye's hatred for "Not Like Us" appears to be more about Kanye being Kanye than it is about Kendrick's words.

This is not the first time that Kanye and Kendrick have clashed. The two have had a rather turbulent relationship, with Kanye frequently criticizing other rappers who are becoming more well-known. Kanye's competitive nature seems to be ignited by Kendrick Lamar's growth to stardom in the past ten years, particularly the success of songs like "Alright" and albums like To Pimp a Butterfly.

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Although their approaches differ—Kanye leans towards pompous, genre-bending production, while Kendrick Lamar focuses more on social commentary and serious lyricism—their rivalry has always produced some fascinating drama in the hip-hop industry.

Now, Kanye has finally come out publicly to say he hated Lamar’s "Not Like Us," a track that already had its fair share of haters and lovers and, honestly, isn't even trending anymore. The song itself wasn't a commercial hit, but it certainly generated enough buzz to keep it in fans' minds for years. And thanks to Kanye, it’s found itself back in the spotlight.

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