Friday, May 23, 2025

Analyzing Kendrick Lamar's They Not Like Us Video Before His Super Bowl Performance

 

Kendrick Lamar's most recent three songs have forever started a furious fire in people's brains worldwide, and for very good reason. 

Before we start on this analysis, let's point out a few things. President Trump signed some pretty cool executive orders during his first term. Let's quickly review those that may play into these lyrics and video imagery. 

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Click here for the link to Executive Order 13818 of December 20, 2017 Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption.


Click here for the link to Executive Order 13903 of January 31, 2020 Combatting Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation in the United States.


Now, explore Kendrick Lamar's lyrics. Slow your horses and bayonets. Commentary will be provided after each verse with parentheses. This might end up getting pretty funny yet interesting.

(Lyrics provided by click here)

[Intro]
Psst, I see dead people
(He's telling you he foresees the future that includes dead people for their wrongdoings.)
(Mustard on the beat, ho)


[Verse 1]
Ayy, Mustard on the beat, ho

(Mustard creates beats, ho)
Deebo any rap nigga, he a free throw

(What? The NFL player Deebo? He's easy to figure out, he acts like an easy rapper)
Man down, call an amberlamps, tell him, "Breathe, bro"

(Amberlamps is slang for ambulance)
Nail a nigga to the cross, he walk around like Teezo

(Drizzy might be sacrificing his associate Teezo or making him go along with Drizzy's shiznit)
What's up with these jabroni-ass niggas tryna see Compton?

(Jabroni means foolish or contemptible)
The industry can hate me, fuck 'em all and they mama

(Kendrick's got beefs with the entire industry he works in)
How many opps you really got? I mean, it's too many options

(Drizzy or Kendrick's got some opposition parties he's dealing with)
I'm finna pass on this body, I'm John Stockton

(Stockton the former basketball player might be admirable for his values or morals)
Beat your ass and hide the Bible if God watchin'

(Stand up for what's right, you Godly warrior you)
Sometimes you gotta pop out and show niggas
Certified boogeyman, I'm the one that up the score with 'em
Walk him down, whole time, I know he got some ho in him
Pole on him, extort shit, bully Death Row on him
Say, Drake, I hear you like 'em young
You better not ever go to cell block one
To any bitch that talk to him and they in love
Just make sure you hide your lil' sister from him
They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs
And Party at the party playin' with his nose now
And Baka got a weird case, why is he around?
Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles
Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, Dot, fuck 'em up
Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, I'ma do my stuff
Why you trollin' like a bitch? Ain't you tired?
Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor

[Chorus]
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us

[Verse 2]
You think the Bay gon' let you disrespect Pac, nigga?
I think that Oakland show gon' be your last stop, nigga
Did Cole foul, I don't know why you still pretendin'
What is the owl? Bird niggas and burnt bitches, go
The audience not dumb
Shape the stories how you want, hey, Drake, they're not slow
Rabbit hole is still deep, I can go further, I promise
Ain't that somethin'? B-Rad stands for bitch and you Malibu most wanted
Ain't no law, boy, you ball boy, fetch Gatorade or somethin'
Since 2009, I had this bitch jumpin'
You niggas'll get a wedgie, be flipped over your boxers
What OVO for? The "Other Vaginal Option"? Pussy
Nigga better straighten they posture, got famous all up in Compton
Might write this for the doctorate, tell the pop star quit hidin'
Fuck a caption, want action, no accident
And I'm hands-on, he fuck around, get polished
Fucked on Wayne girl while he was in jail, that's connivin'
Then get his face tatted like a bitch apologizin'
I'm glad DeRoz' came home, y'all didn't deserve him neither
From Alondra down to Central, nigga better not speak on Serena
And your homeboy need subpoena, that predator move in flocks
That name gotta be registered and placed on neighborhood watch
I lean on you niggas like another line of Wock'
Yeah, it's all eyes on me, and I'ma send it up to Pac, ayy
Put the wrong label on me, I'ma get 'em dropped, ayy
Sweet Chin Music and I won't pass the aux, ayy
How many stocks do I really have in stock? Ayy
One, two, three, four, five, plus five, ayy
Devil is a lie, he a 69 God, ayy
Freaky-ass niggas need to stay they ass inside, ayy
Roll they ass up like a fresh pack of 'za, ayy
City is back up, it's a must, we outside, ayy

[Chorus]
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us

[Verse 3]
Once upon a time, all of us was in chains
Homie still doubled down callin' us some slaves
Atlanta was the Mecca, buildin' railroads and trains
Bear with me for a second, let me put y'all on game
The settlers was usin' townfolk to make 'em richer
Fast-forward, 2024, you got the same agenda
You run to Atlanta when you need a check balance
Let me break it down for you, this the real nigga challenge
You called Future when you didn't see the club (Ayy, what?)
Lil Baby helped you get your lingo up (What?)
21 gave you false street cred
Thug made you feel like you a slime in your head (Ayy, what?)
Quavo said you can be from Northside (What?)
2 Chainz say you good, but he lied
You run to Atlanta when you need a few dollars
No, you not a colleague, you a fuckin' colonizer
The family matter and the truth of the matter
It was God's plan to show y'all the liar

[Bridge]
Mm
Mm-mm
He a fan, he a fan, he a fan (Mm)
He a fan, he a fan, he a
Freaky-ass nigga, he a 69 God
Freaky-ass nigga, he a 69 God
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Freaky-ass nigga, he a 69 God
Freaky-ass nigga, he a 69 God
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Let me hear you say, "OV-ho" (OV-ho)
Say, "OV-ho" (OV-ho)
Then step this way, step that way
Then step this way, step that way

[Outro]                                                                                                
Are you my friend?
Are we locked in?
Then step this way, step that way
Then step this way, step that way


“Not Like Us” represents a man who has morals, Lamar told SZA. “He has values, he believes in something, he stands on something. He's not pandering,” he said. 

(LA Times, Hi! Editor here... this was supposed to say she said, not he said. SZA is a woman, yo.)
Click here for that LA Times article posted Oct. 21, 2024.

The biggest question you should ask yourself is why in the world is Kendrick dancing in front of shipping containers? Do you seriously want to tell me that children weren't trafficked in shipping containers?

This is a much bigger deal than what the media is covering.

Update:
The Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Performance


You bunch of losers, NFL. Funny how you won't allow any of the Super Bowl 2025 videos to be embedded on anyone's websites so no one can talk about it. Just because the same thing happened when I tried using the Official Apple Music NFL taping of the show on YouTube & you did the journalists dirty, check out the above video instead. Awww, are we too American for you and hate your league because you allowed kneeling or not standing for the National Anthem? Whose side are you on anyway? We, the people, will deal with you later but unfortunately we've got bigger problems which include missing children.

Don't forget to check out Serena Williams C-walking during the Super Bowl here. This dance originated in the 1970's believe it or not. One of Serena's sisters, Yetunde, was killed in 2003 via a drive-by shooting in Compton.

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

When It All Goes Dark With Mainstream Media

'Cuz they want me dead under deep waters. Such a great verse in this song.

Instead of inserting a "That's what she said" dork joke, how about this? 

"That's what the entire US government is saying right now."

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Who you ask? The devil? Oh yes, he does in fact want us all to die and suffer. It's hard to see Heaven when it's hot out here. 

Today is your day. Today is your day to do some amazing stuff. Be the best in whatever you do, or do what makes you feel like you're completely living in your purpose. We have an amazing opportunity to change some things. Why is it hard for some people to understand that we all should welcome DOGE? Maybe that will be my final reason to move to Mars. Anyone wanna join? All those who want to live in a wasteful, corrupt government can stay on Planet Earth.

People hate change. People also hate getting lied to repeatedly. But hear this, there is something simply unexplainable going on right now. Hopefully we're all alive long enough to see it.

 Good. Versus. Evil. Period.

If you enjoy Horses and Bayonets on X, click here.

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Happy New Year: I Publish My Blog Stats Part Four

 Woosahh...

There is some disturbing stuff going on in this day and age. It's hard to even focus. That's okay. Actually, it's not okay but I digress.

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As a writer, are you seeing as many misspells on NewsBreak and SmartNews apps as I am?! This is wild. Where have people's jobs gone? I would love to know how many articles are written by AI now as well. Sorry, guys... but this isn't the next Terminator or Matrix installment I signed up for. 

@millennialporexcelencia Wise words from @iliza #millennial #millennialporexcelencia #quintessentialmillennial #millennialsoftiktok #millennialsentiktok #millennialsdetiktok #fyp #GenZ #allies #ilizashlesinger #standup #comedy ♬ original sound - Ruben Leyva

Real history is being made as we speak. 

Humanity has taken a turn for the better. I don't care if you enjoy living in a bubble. I'm just here to let you know that while things are actually getting better, things might get a little Kendrick Lamar vibe of crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious. He here is obviously saying hilarious in "TV Off" because God ultimately wins. I've got a good intuition that he is fighting for his family and their values just like we are.





The greatest lesson...
I've learned in life is to find the beauty and optimism in everything. This obviously requires us to think higher than just about ourselves. We all have a higher purpose.

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oddly got cut off an hour or two before midnight EST last night. That was interesting. Well, I worked hard on that account for the past few years so that I had the ability to go live, earn my storefront and open up a TikTokShop. So let me make this extremely clear: Vine- lost. Now TikTok- lost. I have many more examples of evidence. I'm just too exhausted at this point to readdress it all. You wanna know how blogs, social medias and writers can get screwed? I'd be happy to give you my input for free. This is how we help eachother. 

Breaking News:
Trump just got TikTok back. I didn't realize this before the pre-Inauguration rally, but look who's video is playing on this post. Iliza! MUSTARRRDDDD!

If this is your first time reading my SOTU blog stats addresses, let me point you in the direction of the previous three which reside not too far below this blog post. The journey starts with the first post. Then obviously #2. Then #3. Now this is #4.

At this point, I abhor posting about myself. Ah, but this being my State of the Union blog address, I find myself in the delightful position where I must, with great pomp and circumstance, include myself in the narrative. (holds back vomit or a really big burp from the generalized unsavoriness from this topic)

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We have way bigger issues to deal with right now. 
Grifters and mainstream media exist. Once you understand it all, the situation becomes crystal clear. Then start educating yourself on how and why you're always reading the same articles with similar vibes. Understand that the rich can pay to push an article or post out to the masses, whether it be on news sites, any site for that matter and then finally on social media. The time to understand these concepts take time. That's fine. Take your time. 


One note that I'd like to point out, the above stats you're looking at are quite a few years old. (Probably 7?) Note to self to update them. It takes a lot of time and work on my end to compile them all. On a plus note, I found out today my main blog has finally reached 601k readers since its inception in 2012. Also, never ever allow someone to convince you to delete a social media account related to your business. That's another great piece of advice.

Hope you have a spectacular next week 
and I look forward to writing more. There are going to be some super cool articles that come out soon. 
Wishing you and your family an amazing 2025.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

I Publish My Blog Stats Part Three


Hello, my beautifuls! 

This post is waaayyy late, y'all. Cheers to life and my pro artistry career keeping me super busy. In addition, must be awoken the creative spark within states Yoda. Anyway, here's to the rest of this year being super successful for all of us. If this is your first time reading my SOTU (state of the union) blog address, then go ahead and click here then here before you proceed. It might make more sense to read them first to see the progression. Otherwise, you're a grown adult and can make your own decisions. 



We write this yearly post because I love me some reading about the industry.

Either way I'm comfortable with the fact that 99% of you wonderful people might be confused about blogging in general. In fact, I'm still confused about all of it. Yet, at the end of my day I conclude that there still needs to be more transparency. Other bloggers should take this SOTU blog address clue and speak of their personal experience, then back it up with honest stats. Put it out there. What do you have to lose honestly? Let's all strive to live in a statistical blogging Utopia. Just don't sign yourself up to migrate to Mars. That's just cray cray. Plus, doesn't Thanos live somewhere up there? #Thorsday

One could spend hours analyzing even one of my social media accounts. My multiple Internet personality weirdness is admittedly strange but each of them has a purpose. What is the purpose? To actually provide value related to a particular topic or content. As a blogger, I'd rather take a backseat and provide my readers/viewers with things that they themselves are interested in. Let's be honest. Could I plaster my face all over? The answer is yes. But what my hands do on a face is way cooler than I'll ever be. I make women happy, y'all. I'm not self absorbed and I realize that I'd be nothing without my readership and fans. We're in this together. We're a team. You rock way more than I do. I genuinely want to know what you enjoy. Apparently based off of my Twitter demographics, you all really like beauty, fashion and Thor accounts.

Matthew McConaughey just said, "Alright, alright, alright."

 


In a world of "look at my face daily" YouTube makeup tutorials which most of me and my pro makeup artist friends actually wholeheartedly despise because they undermine everything we stand for, this blogger right here vows to serve the realness. Let's all as a whole industry of bloggers take a pact that includes showcasing our talent and not our looks. Beauty is temporary and subjective anyway. Stop showing me the same stupid smoky eye look with a different color scheme everyday. I can't. I just. Can't.


Don't be a yes, sir.

If there's anything I could reiterate about my entire Internetty experience, it's that you are a divine creation my friend. No one thinks like you. You've always been lightning before the thunder. I love stumbling onto one of my followers accounts and it screams uniqueness.

You're going to go much further if you wholeheartedly believe in your purpose. No one understands the what or why behind my writing and social media. They probably never will. I can still wake up in the morning and tell myself I'm a bad B while I'm glamming up for work. No regerts. Oops, I mean no regrets. I just totally regretted that sentence but not my God given talent.


Some wonder what I'm up to lately. A lot of things, actually. At this point I earn my living representing several brands as a pro makeup artist. Shout outs to Smashbox Cosmetics, GlamGlow, Estee Lauder & It Cosmetics!

As cool as that seems, I'd be lying if I told you I didn't focus much on my Internet career. It consumes me. Give me five minutes of quiet time. 99% of that time you'll find me creating some type of content. Another title I take seriously is consultant. Really soon you'll find me telling you my media company's website is almost live. Everything I've done to this point has been organic and not paid for. Maybe you'll want to hire my company to run your social media accounts, help allocate your online marketing budget or even ghost write for you.

I can honestly say that after years of my friends and family wondering what the hell I'm doing with my life and how I'd be combining my interests, I finally am. Cue in Chris Brown because when there's a will, there's a way. Look at me now.

xoxo



When you need someone to cling to, call on me love. Answers are not fair. I'm a firm believer that if you have a good heart, you will find a way to cheer.


#2017 #progress! Since I've been keeping track of my #stats. Some accounts we've been tracking for a while, where other accounts we weren't. Google+ & Vine remain a stagnant number for several years since they've closed. I still have my work cut out for me, lol. #bbloggers #fbloggers #writersofinstagram #blogger #vlogger #beautyblogger #affiliate #contentcreator #contentmarketing #socialmediamarketing #smm #blogstats #makeupbyj #makeupthebay #socialmediareach #twitter #instagram

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Lose Your Innocence With These Fall Beauties













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Saturday, February 3, 2018

Spring Beauty Picks: Take My Soul


Well, they can take my money 
but they can't take my soul. 

Wait a second. Are we both looking at the same new beauty collections? They can take my soul, actually. Not even kidding.

These picks below are pure fire and sure to spice up your Spring beauty routine. We've had the chance to play with them all in-store and whoa buddy. The pictures don't even do them justice. Rich pigment, blendability and non-chalkiness are some of the qualities these colors all share. What are they you ask? None other than Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Illuminating Powder Gelee ($45), Nars' Wanted Narsissist Palette ($59) and Smashox's Photo Edit Eye Shadow Trios ($22).

If one were to ask me what I like seeing in Spring, it would be bronzy gold skin dripping in color, giving Winter drabness a swift kick in the rear end. It's totally okay to have one amazing color on your face, whether it be a killer eyeliner color, eyeshadow or bright lip. So don't bore me with neutrals, y'all.

Read on for thee gloriousness and happy Thorsday, by the way.

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