Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Dominates HBCU Battle of the Bands—Social Media Reacts [Video]
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” just became the anthem of the weekend, thanks to HBCU marching bands showcasing their skills all over the country.
Social media is buzzing as bands put their unique spins on Kendrick’s hit, and the hype is real.
It all started Thursday with Alabama State’s Mighty Marching Hornets rocking “Not Like Us” at Truist Park. Florida A&M’s Marching 100 followed with a snippet on ABC Saturday. Alcorn State’s Sounds Of Dyn-O-mite and Southern University’s Human Jukebox also delivered epic versions while mixing it with “Euphoria” at the National Battle of the Bands.
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Every band brought something different, but the respect for Kendrick’s music was unanimous.
Social media lit up with praise and videos of the bands’ creative renditions, proving Kendrick’s song is a major hit at HBCU events.
The Southern University Human Jukebox played their rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at the 2024 National Battle of the Bands:
(h/t: @SU_HumanJukebox) pic.twitter.com/89QSYWlSex
— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) August 25, 2024
Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South played Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” and Kendrick Lamar’s “euphoria” at the 2024 National Battle of the Bands:
(h/t: NSBA) pic.twitter.com/iEpTtNSFmw
— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) August 25, 2024
Alcorn State’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite played their rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” during their 2024 reveal:
(h/t: OYeaaa_Media/YT) pic.twitter.com/DZY49IGrDz
— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) August 25, 2024
THIS is why with everything in me I will always advocate for music education. My God. https://t.co/tR9MZe807W
— INEZ (@FromINEZwLove) August 26, 2024
We knew the HBCU marching bands were gonna do their thing with this song. I'm so glad it's now football season so we can hear all the different renditions. Let's go! #HBCU https://t.co/GQKvnJwWvO
— Sami is not going back – Lotus for POTUS (@NeverNotBlack) August 26, 2024
All year, the battle of the bands is just going to be about who can play this song the best lol https://t.co/Tltyw3Nhel
— O.J. (@OdotJdot) August 26, 2024
So far my fav arrangement out of the college They were killing the 69 God part https://t.co/1frsNuatw3
— gmoney0505 (@gmoney0505) August 26, 2024
Hearing a band play the melody of "we don't wanna hear you say n'gg@ no more" is hilarious https://t.co/HVXDFHaU8D
— DJ R-Tistic (@DJRTistic) August 25, 2024
Kendrick said “I’m what the culture feeling” and was NOT lying https://t.co/oNpLgJAt3X
— BB King (@basbillions) August 26, 2024
HBCU bands are out here rolling out whole ass "lol fuck Drake" sets. https://t.co/45hu3KJ5XE
— America Is Musty (@DragonflyJonez) August 26, 2024
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