Chris Brown’s video of rapping Kendrick Lamar’s verse from Not Like Us has gone viral, leaving social media users in shock. The video, captured inside a club on July 6, 2024, shows Brown enjoying the diss track targeted towards Drake.
In the 38-second video going viral on social media, Chris Brown is seen in the middle of the crowd rapping the lyrics of Kendrick’s song. As many users on the internet came across the video, they started talking about Drake and Brown’s 2012 scuffle, which was allegedly over the pop star Rihanna.
As an X user, @ArtOfDialogue shared the viral video on the platform, prompting a variety of responses. One netizen wrote:
"Damn, I thought him and Drake was cool again this n*gga rapping them lyrics with passion."
Several others commented on the viral video:
"He said 'Say Drake,'" one X user said.
"At this point it’s more of a surprise if you see someone NOT rapping or dancing to the song," another netizen commented.
"And, it's a hot song, don't mean he got issues with Drake, hell Drake probably plays it and be rapping to it when he's by himself," another fan exclaimed.
Meanwhile, several fans speculated that Chris Brown has picked a side between Kendrick Lamar and Drake:
"This is like the 3rd video of CB vibing to this song...we get it," one person tweeted.
"He picked a side," an X user wrote.
"Kinda looks like he was hoping he was being recorded," another netizen commented.
Kendrick Lamar released Not Like Us on May 4, 2024, with the music video dropping on July 4, 2024. The music video contained several subtle jabs at Drake, featuring owls similar to the OVO label’s logo. Furthermore, it featured Kendrick doing push-ups and him with his family, which are allegedly in response to Drizzy’s tracks Push Ups and Family Matters.
Chris Brown and Drake feud began in 2012 in New York City nightclub
While Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar has been a major talking point, Chris Brown’s recent video rapping the lyrics of Not Like Us has reignited discussions about his feud with Drizzy back in 2012. According to Business Insider, the feud began in a New York City nightclub when Drake was friends with Rihanna, who at the time happened to be Chris Brown’s ex.
The altercation allegedly started when Brown sent over a bottle of champagne for Drake as a peace offering, however, Drizzy sent it back with a note talking about Rihanna. As per the publication, this outraged the two singers, who then ended up hitting each other. Allegedly, the two threw glasses and bottles at each other, which even left Chris Brown hurt, with minor injuries.
As Brown’s latest video continues to go viral, it has brought in several reactions from the masses. However, as of now, neither Brown nor Drake have addressed the video or their 2012 feud.