When Kendrick Lamar dropped his surprise album GNX, fans wondered why he decided to leave “Not Like Us” off the project. Now, we finally know the reason why, at least according to a TDE executive. Terrence “Punch” Henderson was recently asked by a fan on X why the Compton rapper “didn’t include the mega smash on the album.”

Kendrick Lamar just had a huge night at the 2025 Grammys, where “Not Like Us” was nominated for five awards — Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video — and won all of them.

Kendrick Lamar dropped "Not Like Us" last year during the peak of his beef with Drake. The catchy tune became an instant sensation online and on the airwaves. The hype around the

Kendrick Lamar left his smash hit "Not Like Us" off of GNX as a sign of integrity, according to Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence "Punch" Henderson. On Monday, Punch responded to a fan who asked why Kendrick didn't include the scathing Drake diss record on his latest album,