I recently had the pleasure of working on a powerful project in Compton, California, with the talented Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar. The song, “Not Like Us,” is not just a diss track; it brought an unexpected unity to the gangs of Los Angeles. Witnessing this firsthand was truly amazing.
We filmed at Tams Burger in Compton, and it was immediately surrounded by hundreds of people showing love. Later, we had a scene at the Compton courthouse with an estimated total of around 2,000 people in attendance. The atmosphere was peaceful, filled with love for Kendrick and the city of Compton. For a music artist to unite an entire city peacefully, given the history of gang violence, was nothing short of monumental and historic.
This video is bigger than Drake. It was powerful to see so many people coming together to show love for their city and unite under this song. I’m incredibly proud of the strong crew who helped pull this off.
I love this video, and I’m excited to share it with the world. Check it out and Step with it! 🕺🏽💪🏾
Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”
Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
@davefree @kendricklamar
Producers: Jamie Rabineau
@sam.n.canter @jackbegert
DP-
@xiaolongdp Xiaolong Liu
1st AD Compton:
@itsjustkennytaylor
Production Designer:
@freyjabardell
2nd AD -
@gmoneydga
2nd 2nd -
@kasturiworld
Production Company:
@pglang
Executive Producers: Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free
Cornell Brown, Anthony Saleh, Jared Heinke
Associate Producer: Charm La’Donna
1st AD Los Angeles: Michael Pierrard
1st AC:
@jacobperry15
2nd AC:
@joe_ashi
Gaffer:
@mathiasperalta
Keygrip:
@atthetheater @misfitgrip
Camera:
@m_p_carter @panavisionofficial
Choreographer: Charm La’Donna
Wardrobe Department Head: Karizza Sanchez
KL Stylist:
@taylor__mcneill
Talent Stylist:
@jessswill
Talent Stylist: Telsha Anderson-Boone
Casting
@millticketceo
Production -
@nnylak @apecastings
#notlikeus #kendricklamar