In Drake’s Backyard, Kendrick Lamar Gets A Standing Ovation For ‘Not Like Us’

Toronto witnessed a seismic hip-hop moment as Kendrick Lamar took the stage in Drake’s own hometown, sparking chants of “Kendrick” from a roaring crowd. Despite the ongoing feud with Toronto native Drake, Kendrick received a thunderous standing ovation, sending shockwaves across the fanbase. The energy peaked when he performed his viral diss track “Not Like Us”, with fans demanding an encore, shouting “run it back!” The moment felt like a symbolic power shift, right on Drake’s home turf. As the feud spills into legal territory, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over the song’s controversial lyrics, Kendrick’s Toronto reception painted a bold picture of shifting loyalties. Though the accusations in court remain unproven, the crowd’s response left no doubt about who they were backing.