Kendrick Lamar Sends Shockwaves Through Minneapolis With Savage “Not Like Us” Live Intro

Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour continues to make headlines—not just for his music, but for the dramatic flair and sharp creativity he brings to the stage. During his Minneapolis stop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper stunned the crowd with an unforgettable moment that blended performance art, humor, and pure lyrical fire.

As the arena dimmed and the crowd roared in anticipation, Kendrick appeared on stage—but not in the way fans expected. Instead of launching straight into one of his hits, he opened the show with an elaborate skit styled like a legal deposition. A voiceover—posing as a relentless attorney—began interrogating Kendrick in a tone dripping with sarcasm and suspicion.

The questions came fast and sharp: “Mr. Lamar, do you recall the date of June 28th?” “Is it true you said, and I quote, ‘I’m the king of this sh*t’?” The crowd, both confused and intrigued, listened closely. Kendrick played along, nodding silently, arms crossed, his face unreadable.

Then, the “lawyer” dropped the bomb: “Does this ring a bell? Drop drop drop drop drop?”

The entire arena exploded.

In that moment, the beat to “Not Like Us”—Lamar’s chart-topping diss track—kicked in with seismic energy. The crowd erupted into cheers, screams, and chants, instantly recognizing the savage nature of what had just unfolded. The legal skit had been a setup, a perfectly executed jab at recent tensions within the rap world, especially targeting Kendrick’s ongoing feud with Drake.

“Not Like Us,” already a fan favorite and viral anthem, gained even more power with this live reveal. The performance that followed was nothing short of explosive. Kendrick, dressed in all black, stalked the stage with controlled fury as he delivered bar after bar, each word carrying weight and precision.

Fans on social media went wild, with clips of the interrogation intro flooding X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram within minutes. Many praised the rapper not just for his performance, but for his ability to turn a diss into a theatrical moment of art and defiance.

“Only Kendrick could turn a beef into a Broadway-level opener,” one user tweeted.

“This wasn’t just a concert—this was storytelling, this was warfare,” another wrote.

Kendrick Lamar has always been known for weaving deep themes, cultural commentary, and personal narrative into his work. But this moment in Minneapolis showed another layer: his flair for drama, his sense of humor, and his desire to leave a legacy not just as a rapper—but as a visionary performer.

As the Grand National Tour continues to sell out across the country, fans are now wondering what surprises Kendrick has in store for the next cities on the map. One thing is for sure: no one does it quite like him.