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Kendrick Lamar‘s video shoot for “Not Like Us” is at the center of a controversy between the city of Compton, local businesses, and DJ Akademiks.
Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported that local businesses in the city of Compton lost money because officials didn’t give them enough notice that Lamar’s music video was going to be shot in the area.
Corina Pleasant, who runs soul food restaurant Alma’s Place with her mother, told the Times that “it was really disheartening to have the electricity on and gas … I’m just running everything and making no money.” Pleasant ultimately put the blame on city officials, saying the business lost around $2,000 thanks to a lack of forewarning.
DJ Akademiks then posted a screenshot of the story on his Instagram, with a section of the reporting written as the caption. As fans began criticizing Lamar for what happened in the comments section of the post, the official account for Alma’s Place vehemently disagreed. “THIS ENTIRE POST IS MISQUOT3D AND PUSHING A NARRATIVE THAT WE DO NOT REPRESENT,” the comment read. “People, please do not believe everything you read. Words have been twisted, and it’s not right.”
The comment continued, once again placing the blame on the city rather than on K. Dot. “The city should have made better decisions with notification to tax paying business owners,” it said. “We, in no way have any negative commentary for Kendrick. This was a city issue! And @akademiks you better be careful about misquoting people and twisting words. WE NEVER Spoke To you, so how are you misquoting verbiage as fact!?”
In a statement to the LA Times, the City of Compton said they will try to be better at communicating with local businesses in the future. “Businesses in Compton, especially small businesses, are the backbone of our city,” the statement said. “We want to continue to keep an open line of communication and do everything we can to support economic growth.”
While some business were hurt by the video shoot, another benefited from being featured in a scene. According to the owners, Tam’s Burgers No. 21 saw around a 40 percent increase in sales after the video came out. Lamar was also credited with helping Toronto Chinese restaurant New Ho King with new business, after he mentioned the restaurant in “Euphoria.”
Check out Akademiks’ post, and Alma’s Place’s response in its comments section, below:
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Cardi B is sharing her home movies. After announcing that she and estranged husband Offset welcomed their third baby together on Sept. 7, Cardi pulled the curtain back on her bundle of joy in a one-minute TikTok video on Sunday (Sept. 15).
The clip from Cardi’s hospital room entitled “Babygirl” [followed by three pink flower emoji] opens with soft piano and a peek at the monitor announcing that the baby — whose name has not yet been revealed — weighed in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. We then see a nurse telling Cardi “you did so amazing, I’m so proud of you. She’s so perfect,” as the newborn cries her first cry and is placed on mama’s chest.
Offset is next, getting his chance to bond with his daughter during bare chest snuggle time before Cardi introduces the newest member the family to her two other children with ‘Set in a sweet FaceTime chat. “Look at the baby sister!” Cardi says as big sis Kulture, 6, says hi to her mom and asks if the baby is sleeping while little brother Wave, 3, hangs in the background.
“Yeah, she’s little,” Cardi responds. We then see a montage of images, including Cardi breastfeeding and having quiet time while nurses take the baby’s measurements and get her footprint for the birth certificate. Wave and Kulture show up toward the end of the clip, with Kulture doing a great job cradling her new sister in her lap while dad keeps Wave occupied.
The video ends with Cardi giving her daughter a sweet, loving kiss on the forehead and staring deeply into the newborn’s face.
Last week Cardi announced the birth of her third baby with Offset, sharing photos from the hospital and calling her “the prettiest lil thing.” Cardi announced she was pregnant with baby No. 3 in August on the same day Billboard confirmed she’d filed for divorce from the rapper for a second time. The birth makes Offset the father of six, adding to his older children from different relationships, Jordan, 14 and Kody and Kalea, both 9.
Watch the video below.
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