Local businesses in Compton claim to have lost thousands of dollars due to the filming of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' music video.

Compton business owners said their parking lot was overrun by cars and chaos the day Kendrick Lamar filmed his music video for "Not Like Us," forcing them to shut operations and lose money.

Kendrick Lamar returns by apparently putting 'Not Like Us' to rest, days after being announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer.

Several small business owners in Compton had no idea that a rap superstar was filming the music video for America’s No. 1 song back in June, and it wound up costing them thousands of dollars, according to a report.

Kendrick Lamar has been a long victory lap since his win in the Drake beef. The “ Meet The Grahams ” rapper’s eye are set on New Orleans thanks to him securing the coveted Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show slot. However, business owners in Compton, California are urging him to handle a mess he supposedly made back home.

Kendrick Lamar‘s video shoot for "Not Like Us" is at the center of a controversy between the city of Compton, local businesses, and DJ Akademiks. Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported that local businesses in the city of Compton lost money because officials didn't give them enough notice that Lamar's music video was going to be shot in the area.

W hen Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar showcased longtime favorite Tam’s Burgers No. 21 for his music video “Not Like Us,” the Rosecrans and Central Avenues fast-food restauran