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Addressing "cancel culture," "microwave memes," and the government’s handling of the pandemic.

In the context of the album, the song represents Kendrick "taking off" his own pretense to confront his internal struggles and begin a healing process. A Visually Striking Companion Kendrick Lamar - N95

The music video, co-directed by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free for their company pgLang , is as dense and symbolic as the lyrics. It features Kendrick in a Christ-like pose floating over the ocean, performing push-ups on rooftops, and joyriding with his cousin Baby Keem, who also co-produced the track. It features Kendrick in a Christ-like pose floating

Much of the video was filmed in Texas, utilizing stunning architectural backdrops: Kendrick Lamar N95 video features Fort Worth Botanic Garden performing push-ups on rooftops

Challenging the reliance on expensive clothing as a substitute for personality.