Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” remains one of the most polarizing and talked-about records in recent hip-hop history. From its sweeping success at the Grammys to the defamation lawsuit it sparked from Drake, the diss track continues to generate conversation well after its initial release. Now, an unexpected celebrity moment has added fresh fuel to the discourse.
A short video circulating online appears to show Selena Gomez rapping along to a portion of “Not Like Us,” specifically a section from the third verse that references Atlanta. The clip was shared on X by fan account Selena Gomez Updates, quickly going viral and prompting immediate speculation.
Some fans are convinced the video is AI-generated, pointing to the song choice and the brief, isolated nature of the clip as reasons for skepticism. As of now, there’s been no official confirmation that the footage is artificial. According to Complex, the video was originally shared on Instagram by Theresa Mingus, Gomez’s close friend and former executive assistant, which has led others to believe the clip may be authentic.
Selena Gomez singing to “Not Like Us” 🤭 pic.twitter.com/9uDM252Xsl
— Selena Gomez Updates (@SGchartupdate) February 1, 2026
Reactions have been predictably split. Kendrick Lamar supporters celebrated the moment, while Drake fans dismissed or criticized it. Others labeled the clip corny or unnecessary, arguing the song has been overplayed, while some viewers simply saw it as a harmless moment of someone enjoying a popular track.
Despite the viral buzz, there’s little evidence to suggest Gomez has any animosity toward Drake. She hasn’t publicly spoken negatively about him in the past, and no context has emerged indicating the clip—real or not—was meant as a statement.
For context, “Not Like Us” dominated the 2025 Grammy Awards, winning Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video, sweeping every category it was nominated in.
Kendrick Lamar could be in for another big Grammy night this year as well. He’s nominated for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for GNX, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Melodic Rap Performance for “luther” with SZA, Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” with Clipse and “tv off” with Mustard and Lefty Gunplay, plus Best Rap Song for “tv off.”
Whether the Selena Gomez clip turns out to be AI-generated or not, its rapid spread shows just how much cultural weight “Not Like Us” still carries—and how even a few seconds of video can reopen a conversation that never really ended.
You might also like
More from Music
6LACK Returns With Love Is The New Gangsta, Delivering His Most Honest Album Yet
Atlanta R&B star 6LACK returns with Love Is The New Gangsta, a deeply personal 15-track album featuring Young Thug, 2 Chainz, …
MGK & Wiz Khalifa Double Down on Rockstar Energy With “Everything Tatted” Ahead of blog era boyz
Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa reunite for “Everything Tatted,” a high-energy hip-hop release from their upcoming collaborative project blog era …
Sexyy Red Goes All Out Supporting Drake With Toronto “ICEMAN” Billboard
Drake and Sexyy Red continue proving that their musical chemistry and friendship remain strong, as the pair linked up again …
