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Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” video went down in Compton over the weekend with out a sew of negativity … and Jason Martin was there and witnessed all of the love and concord.
The “Like Whaaat” rapper joined TMZ Stay on Monday to run again the whirlwind of occasions that culminated this previous week for rap’s largest moments of the 12 months … which capped off with a music video shoot for Ok.Dot’s West Coast anthem.
JM was a featured performer at Kendrick’s Pop-Out live performance final week … and he and Kendrick grew up within the space the place “Not Like Us” was filmed — so, primarily based on his expertise, it was as secure as may very well be … even for individuals who weren’t from the neighborhood.
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Whereas there appears to be a truce within the air amongst rival gangs within the space — notably amongst Bloods and Crips, who got here collectively for Kendrick’s live performance — it stays to be seen if that’ll final within the streets. On the very least although … this weekend was all good, so says Jason Martin.
Bobbi Althoff was in Compton with YG 😭 pic.twitter.com/K25ogms82G
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BTW, podcaster and Drake friend-turned-foe Bobbi Althoff additionally navigated by means of Compton with YG … and Jason says she roamed by means of the Enterprise Park part of the neighborhood, with none points it appears. Quite the opposite, she was met with hype.
Social media urged she appeared like a fish outta water — however Jason says his metropolis welcomed her with open arms and can do the identical for YOU if you happen to go to.
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Seems like Compton’s rep may be altering … for the higher, too.