Drake, Kendrick Lamar

Drake's Texas petition against UMG and Kendrick Lamar is in trouble
After losing his rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, Texas resident Drake decided to turn the ordeal into a legal battle. Drake filed two petitions against Universal Music Group (UMG), one in New York and one in Bexar County,
Drake files federal lawsuit accusing UMG of defamation over promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us'
Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."
Why Drake withdrew his legal petition against UMG, Spotify
Drake became the object of scorn and ridicule when he filed legal petitions against Universal Music Group and Spotify after losing to Kendrick Lamar
Drake Hit Back by UMG Again in Legal Fight Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ in Texas
Universal Music Group is again clapping back at Drake in the legal fight over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” UMG Files Motion to Dismiss Texas Pre-Action Petition On Thursday (Jan. 23), lawyers for UMG filed a 144-page motion requesting the dismissal of Drake’s pre-action petition filed in Texas last November,
UMG Demands Dismissal Of Drake’s “Not Like Us” Legal Petition In Texas
Filed in Bexar County, Tx. on Thursday (Jan. 23), UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards his “Not Like Us” defamation and payola claims warrant a dismissal of the petition.
Drake sues longtime label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.
Kai Cenat Is ‘Cool' With Drake, But Still Thinks Kendrick Lamar ‘Won' the Rap Beef
Cenat was one of countless hip-hop fans who was locked in during the Toronto native and Dot's musical conflict last spring, during which the two rappers lobbed searing diss tracks
Kai Cenat Announces A Winner In Drake Kendrick Lamar Feud
Cenat stated the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud was his “favorite moment” from his stacked 2024 and gave props to both artists for bringing some juice to the culture at that time—as well as his channel. “That was the most fun experience I’ve had,
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Drake sues UMG Recordings, Inc. for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud. In a lawsuit ...
Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us’ is defamatory
Drake’s ongoing legal battle with his label, Universal Music Group, has escalated. The artist filed a lawsuit in federal ...
Limp Bizkit Ruling, A$AP Rocky Assault Trial, Drake v. UMG Lawyers & More Top Music Law News
Limp Bizkit's lawsuit hits a snag with a new ruling, Drake & UMG hire top lawyers for the "Not Like Us" case and more in this music law news recap.
Drake Withdraws Spotify, UMG lawsuit over diss track
Drake will not continue legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group following his public spat with Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper sued the music streamer and the record label last year ...
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Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake has previously denied Lamar's claims. "UMG wants the public to believe that this is a fight between rappers, but this lawsuit is not brought against Kendrick Lamar. This lawsuit reveals ...
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UMG Fights Drake’s Payola Allegations, Pushes for Dismissal of Petition
Further addressing Drake’s claims, UMG contends that the rapper has failed to provide any substantial evidence to back up his ...
Drake & UMG Lawyer Up: Meet the Attorneys Handling the Blockbuster ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit
Filed last week, Drake’s case accuses UMG of defaming him by boosting Lamar’s track, which attacks Drake as a “certified pedophile” and has become a chart-topping hit in its own right. The star says ...