Kendrick Lamar and Michael Jordan may not be buddies, but the love’s mutual. K Dot’s long idolized the NBA legend, and now MJ’s showing some shine back—rumor has it he got Kendrick’s 2024 smash “Not Like Us” spinning at a Florida bash. Here’s how these icons connect.
Kendrick’s MJ Worship
Kendrick’s been vocal about his Jordan obsession. In a 2015 BBC 6 Music chat after To Pimp a Butterfly, he said, “I felt like Michael Jordan can do any and everything.” That drive inspired his 2010 Overly Dedicated track “Michael Jordan” and fueled his own quest to dominate rap. “He wanted to be the best at everything—basketball, baseball, selling shoes. That was my hero,” Kendrick added.
Jordan’s “Not Like Us” Moment
Fast-forward to April 2025: MJ’s at Mary Lou’s in West Palm Beach with his wife when musical duo Forrester starts playing. No requests allowed—until Jordan steps up. A partygoer’s clip shows the 62-year-old grooving to “Not Like Us,” captioning it, “The DJs said no requests until Michael Jordan asked.” True or not, seeing MJ vibe to Kendrick’s Drake-dissing anthem—the biggest hip-hop track of ’24—has fans buzzing.
Full Circle Vibes
Jordan’s given Drake sneaker tips before, but this nod to Kendrick feels like a win for K Dot stans. No personal link, just pure admiration crossing worlds—rap’s king and basketball’s GOAT in sync.
Michael Jordan requested the DJ to play Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in the club.
— Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) April 6, 2025
