Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group

Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
Drake's latest suit comes two months after he claimed UMG and Spotify inflated the streams of "Not Like Us," which is nominated for key Grammys.
Drake Sues Universal Music for Defamation in Kendrick Lamar Song
The rap artist Drake has sued Universal Music Group NV for defamation in US federal court, accusing the company of putting his life in danger by releasing and promoting a song by his rival and labelmate Kendrick Lamar.
Drake sues Universal Music Group for defamation and harassment over release of Kendrick Lamar diss track
The Toronto rapper is accusing his record label of promoting a campaign to create a viral hit out of the song “Not Like Us.”
Drake Doubles Down: Rapper Sues His Label, Universal Music, for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us' Diss Track
Although Drake withdrew his legal petition against his label, Universal Music Group, on Tuesday, he doubled down Wednesday, suing the company for defamation and harassment, spreading the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a pedophile via Kendrick Lamar's brutal diss track,
Drake Officially Sues Universal Music Group Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
One day after dropping his pre-action petition against Universal Music Group, Drake has officially sued the label over Kendrick Lamar diss record, “Not Like Us.”
Drake Backs Off Legal Action Against Universal Music Group, Spotify
Canadian superstar Drake has withdrawn the legal action he took against Universal Music Group and Spotify in November 2024
Drake Sues Universal for Defamation over "Not Like Us"
The rapper claims that Kendrick Lamar's "inflammatory and shocking" diss was a "gold mine" for the label to leverage in contract negotiations
Drake Sues Universal Over Defamation, Denies Kendrick's Pedophile Claim
Drake has intensified his legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG), filing a defamation lawsuit accusing the label of spreading a "false and malicious narrative" about him being a pedophile.
Drake withdraws legal petition accusing Universal Music and Spotify of ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar diss track
The notice also notes that Drake’s representatives “met and conferred” with the respondents to the legal action in January. Spotify, which filed an opposition to the petition, responded that it had no objection to the withdrawal. Meanwhile, UMG, which had not filed an opposition to the petition, “reserved its position.”
Drake Withdraws New York Legal Petition Against Universal Music Group and Spotify Over ‘Not Like Us”
Drake is calling off the legal dogs in pursuit of legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify over allegedly amplifying Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” streams.
Drake Withdraws Legal Action Accusing UMG and Spotify Of Boosting Kendrick’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has withdrawn a legal action accusing Universal Music Group and Spotify of artificially inflating Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us."
Universal Music Group to Cancel Its Grammy Events; Will Redirect Resources to Wildfire Relief
The company, home to Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar, will longer hold its pre-Grammy artist showcase and awards show ...
LiAngelo Ball Signs Music Deal With Def Jam Following Popularity of Hit Song 'Tweaker'
LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal ...
Concerts and Grammy Parties Are Canceled as Wildfires Continue
Amid rampant wildfires in Los Angeles, postponements and cancellations are piling up in the music world. Universal Music ...
Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group Call Off Grammy Week Events as Cancellations Mount Following Deadly L.A. Wildfires
Grammy Awards are slated to take place on the ceremony’s original date of Feb. 2 and sources say the Clive Davis party is ...