In a recent livestream, rapper RJMrLA shared an intriguing revelation about his involvement in Kendrick Lamar’s music video for the song “Squabble Up.” Set to release his own album, OMMIO 4, on June 20, 2025, RJMrLA explained that he was initially hesitant to participate in the music video because he was not informed about which artist or song the project was for.
During the livestream, RJMrLA recounted how he was offered a role in the video but did not find out it was for Kendrick Lamar until the video was publicly released on November 25, 2024. His comments sparked curiosity among fans, particularly when The Neighborhood Talk shared a clip of the livestream on Instagram. Many viewers expressed confusion over why he was unaware of the artist behind the video. One fan commented, “I need more context like how could he not know?”
Others speculated that it is common for artists involved in music videos to be kept in the dark about the specifics. One user noted, “The majority of the people in that video didn’t know who they were doing the video for. They either had to say yes or no. Kendrick was not there when the scenes were shot.” Another added, “A lot of videos and movies are made by editing and mixing filmed scenes together. So I can understand how he didn’t know.”
RJMrLA has previously collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, performing the track “Get Rich” during The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert in Inglewood last year. His recent comments about the “Squabble Up” music video coincide with the anticipation surrounding his new album, OMMIO 4, which features previously released singles “Baby” and “Ramen.”
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar has been busy on the Grand National Tour with fellow artist SZA. The duo made headlines recently for their performances in Toronto, Canada, where they drew attention not only for their music but also for a social media incident involving Drake and Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh. Drake publicly criticized Singh for attending the concert, leading Singh to issue an apology, clarifying that he attended primarily for SZA.
As the music scene continues to evolve, RJMrLA’s experience highlights the often mysterious nature of music video productions and the surprises that can come with collaborating with high-profile artists. Fans eagerly await both RJMrLA’s upcoming album and the continued success of Kendrick Lamar as they navigate their respective paths in the industry.
