Long before Kendrick Lamar was topping charts and bodying verses, K. Dot had one name in his head: Michael Jordan. Back in 2015, he told BBC Radio 6, “I felt like Michael Jordan can do any and everything.” That admiration wasn’t just about sports—it was about excellence. Kendrick even dropped a track named after MJ on his Overly Dedicated mixtape. And honestly, that says a lot. When your biggest inspiration isn’t even in your industry, it tells you how far the influence really goes.

But here’s where it gets interesting. While Kendrick and other rappers have thrown their love at the GOAT for years, MJ hasn’t exactly tossed that love back at the rap world. Yeah, it’s kind of wild—especially with collabs like Travis Scott and Drake working with Jordan Brand. Still, Jordan’s been known to keep his distance from the music scene. That is, until now. Just this past weekend, he and his wife Yvette Prieto were seen living it up at Mary Lou’s in West Palm Beach. And this time, he didn’t just show up—he showed out.

Apparently, the DJ wasn’t accepting requests that night. But according to a viral clip, “until Michael Jordan asked,” things changed. The track? “Not Like Us.” Yep, the same one aimed at Drake. Jordan vibing to that in a packed spot? Priceless. You could see it on his face—he was loving it. And if Kendrick catches that video, he’s definitely grinning ear to ear.

Meanwhile, Super Bowl XLII champ Michael Strahan had thoughts. On 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony asked, “Is ‘Not Like Us’ officially the GOAT diss song after the GOAT himself requested it?”

Strahan didn’t hesitate. “I gotta f— with it,” he said. “If MJ [likes it], that’s good.” He even joked about the DJ’s reaction, saying, “It almost looks like I didn’t want to do it, but I didn’t want to lose my job.”

And let’s be real—he’s probably not the only one feeling that way.

Carmelo Anthony amused watching Michael Jordan vibe to Kendrick’s diss track

On the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony and his co-hosts couldn’t take their eyes off the screen. Michael Jordan, usually the most buttoned-up guy in the room, was out there dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”—and the reactions were golden. Melo, The Kid Mero, Monica McNutt, and their guest Michael Strahan looked genuinely surprised, maybe even a little proud, watching MJ let loose to the viral diss track.

Naturally, Strahan didn’t hold back. He made it clear—if MJ’s co-signing a diss track in public, that’s a big deal. It’s not just a hit anymore, it’s history. Melo backed it up too, saying, “MJ GOATed it.” Then he doubled down, calling it “a timeless song… like ‘In Da Club,’ like that’s a major, major song we’ll be hearing years and years and years.” That’s high praise from someone who’s been around greatness his entire career.

But here’s the twist—Jordan’s not the only legend bumping to the beat. Right after the song dropped, LeBron James was already feeling it too. As per Sportskeeda, he even showed up at Kendrick’s “The Pop Out” concert in Inglewood, clearly showing love for the track.

Meanwhile, the numbers speak for themselves. “Not Like Us” has racked up 317 million YouTube video views, 1.3 billion Spotify streams, and 231 million on the audio alone. With Mustard, Sounwave, and Sean Momberger behind the boards, this wasn’t just a diss—it was a cultural reset. So, was the song already GOATed? Or did MJ’s dance just take it to another level?