5 Missed Moments From Kendrick Lamar’s Viral Concert that Were Not Like T-Shirts to Dr. Dre’s Appearance
On a historic night in the rap world, Kendrick Lamar graced the stage at The Juneteenth Pop Out- Ken & Friends concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 19). The performance was filled with memorable moments, from multiple renditions of the Drake diss track “Not Like Us” to Lamar honoring Tupac Shakur with his outfit from 1994. Fans also made a statement by arriving in customized merchandise, making headlines shortly after the concert.
Lamar gained immense attention on the West Coast as he was joined on stage by over 25 LA gang members at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The show left a lasting impact on fans who marveled, “What a time to be alive.” Here are some of the top moments from the show.
Fans Show up in Kendrick Lamar Merch
At Kendrick Lamar’s concert, fans arriving at LA’s Kia Forum for The Pop Out – Ken & Friends performance were seen sporting their own merchandise featuring phrases from Lamar’s “Not Like Us” track. A group of children stood out in T-shirts with the words “They Not Like Us” on the front and “Dot F*ck Em Up” on the back.
Tribute to Tupac Shakur
Lamar’s outfit at the show sparked conversations, with fans speculating that he was paying homage to Tupac Shakur and his all-red outfit from the 1994 Source Awards. This moment harked back to the intense rivalry between the East and West Coast during that time.
Dr. Dre Introduces “Not Like Us”
Attendees were surprised when Dr. Dre made an unexpected appearance during Lamar’s performance, treating the crowd to songs like “Still D.R.E.” and “California Love.” Dr. Dre then presented the eagerly awaited track, “Not Like Us,” much to the excitement of the audience.
Kendrick Lamar Performs “Not Like Us” Six Times
Highlighting the ongoing beef with Drake, Lamar premiered several diss tracks at the concert. Concluding the event with “Not Like Us,” Lamar performed the song not just once or twice, but six times, along with an instrumental version.
Whitney Alford Attends with Their Children
Amid rumors of relationship troubles, Lamar’s fiancée Whitney Alford and their children attended the concert, seen enjoying Lamar’s performance. Their presence seemed to silence speculations sparked by Drake’s lyrics in a diss song.
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