DeMar DeRozan is shedding extra mild on his position within the video for Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us,” regardless of his well-documented friendship with the OVO honcho. 

In a brand new interview with The Sacramento Bee, the newly signed Sacramento Kings small ahead has elaborated on his look within the video. 

“It was enjoyable to be part of (‘Not Like Us’),” DeRozan defined. “For that second, it was a lot larger than what folks have a look at it as a beef between (Lamar) and Drake. It introduced our entire metropolis collectively in a unique sort of sunshine the place there wasn’t no points, no violence. Everyone was coming collectively in a peaceable method and that was the sweetness out of these moments.” 

DeRozan additionally appeared at Okay. Dot’s historic Juneteenth live performance The Pop Out: Ken & Mates, throughout a efficiency of the chart-topper.  

DeRozan defined that Kendrick is “principally household,” and says they might do something for one another.  “When he did the tune, he requested me to be part of it,” he added. “No matter it’s he’s doing, I’m going to be part of it and not using a thought. That’s form of at all times been our relationship.” 

Nevertheless, DeRozan insisted his ties to Kendrick Lamar don’t have an effect on his relationship with Drake.  

“Drake’s nonetheless my man, nonetheless my man, none of it modified,” DeRozan stated. “It’s really easy to get missed and have a look at it for what it seems like, however on the finish of the day it’s music, leisure. Two of the most important rappers on this planet went at it from a aggressive standpoint and so they battled it out.”