Cop Your XXL Merch Now Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” video is a celebration of the beloved rapper’s hometown of Compton but several local businesses have claimed the filming of the visual hurt them financially.

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 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 led to financial difficulties for Compton businesses due to lack of prior notice.

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.