Kendrick Lamar: Could Drake’s “Not Like Us” lawsuit work? A lawyer explains.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kendrick Lamar: Could Drake’s “Not Like Us” lawsuit work? A lawyer explains.

Slate  

Drake shocked music fans last November when he threatened to move the ongoing saga of his rap beef with Kendrick Lamar to the courtroom, filing two pre-action legal petitions against the music company Universal Music Group, or UMG, which both Drake and Lamar have exclusive deals with. The petitions revolved around Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” the summer anthem—famous for its lyrics that, in so many words, accuse Drake of being a pedophile—which became the sonic marker of the beef’s zenith. I don’t think people are saying, “Oh, Drake is actually a pedophile.” They’re saying, “Oh wow, look at Lamar! Drake is trying to say, “I’ve been with UMG since 2009, and, obviously, they wouldn’t keep me on board if they thought I was a pedophile.” Well, that doesn’t really make sense. The suit claims that UMG was “incentivized” to lessen Drake’s bargaining leverage, so it would cost less to retain him.

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Drake’s lawyers hit back at UMG, claiming ‘millions’ believe Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics accuse him of paedophilia
6 days, 12 hours ago

Drake’s lawyers hit back at UMG, claiming ‘millions’ believe Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics accuse him of paedophilia

Hindustan Times  

Drake's legal team has raised concerns that “millions of people” believe Kendrick Lamar was directly accusing him of being a paedophile in his diss track. The legal feud between Lamar and Drake In the legal filing, Drake's Frozen Moments LLC accused Universal Music Group and Spotify of "illegally" inflating streams for Kendrick Lamar’s track Not Like Us to benefit Lamar, …

Drake’s label moves to dismiss lawsuit over ‘Not Like Us’, says rapper is trying to “save face”
1 week, 2 days ago

Drake’s label moves to dismiss lawsuit over ‘Not Like Us’, says rapper is trying to “save face”

The Hindu  

Universal Music Group has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit over its promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us, arguing that the rapper is only suing because he “lost a rap battle he provoked.” The filing submitted in New York takes a direct shot at Drake, stating that instead of accepting defeat, he has turned to legal …

Drake’s label UMG says he ‘lost a rap battle’ with Kendrick Lamar, seeks to dismiss his defamation lawsuit
1 week, 3 days ago

Drake’s label UMG says he ‘lost a rap battle’ with Kendrick Lamar, seeks to dismiss his defamation lawsuit

CNN  

CNN — Universal Music Group is requesting to dismiss Drake’s federal defamation lawsuit against the label over Kendrick Lamar’s blockbuster song “Not Like Us,” saying in a legal filing that the rapper’s lawsuit is a “misguided attempt to salve his wounds” after he “lost a rap battle that he provoked.” The eye-popping comments from Universal Music Group came in a …

iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it ‘did nothing wrong’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it ‘did nothing wrong’

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Texas-based iHeartMedia said it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.” Drake had alleged in a legal petition filed in November that iHeartMedia received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost radio airplay for “Not Like Us.” UMG is the parent record label …

Drake Settles With iHeartMedia In Legal Action That Followed Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Drake Settles With iHeartMedia In Legal Action That Followed Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Canadian rapper Drake has reportedly reached a settlement with iHeartMedia months after filing a legal petition amid his monumental rap beef with West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar. In the petition, Graham claimed that UMG executed “irregular and inappropriate business practices” to get Lamar’s “Not Like Us” additional airtime on the radio. “Before it approved the release of …

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'

Hindustan Times  

HOUSTON — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us' In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received …

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drake has reached a …

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ‘Not Like Us’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ‘Not Like Us’

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost radio airplay for “Not …

The 1 Person Not Hyped About This Weekend's Super Bowl Halftime Show
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The 1 Person Not Hyped About This Weekend's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It used to be that the only time rap songs were subject to legal action was when the FBI, police departments and suburban parents got involved. But firstly, Kynaston-Pearson said that connecting “Not Like Us” to the violence that occurred at Drake’s home is tough to substantiate. That is unless none of the violence or alleged threats …

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In May 2024, Interscope Records, a subsidiary of UMG, …

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us

ABC  

One of 2024's defining pop culture moments was the high-profile feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, during which the rap superstars were engaged in an increasingly venomous back-and-forth of diss tracks. And the fatal blow was 'Not Like Us', a chart-topping sensation whose cutting lines labelled Drake — among other attacks — a "certified pedophile" and "f--king coloniser". The cover …

Drake Sues UMG For Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake Sues UMG For Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Drake has filed suit against Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging the music giant put its profits over his safety by releasing Kendrick Lamar’s “false and malicious” diss track, “Not Like Us.” In a Wednesday filing to with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, lawyers for the rapper, real name Aubrey Drake …

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us, says it encouraged 'vigilante justice'
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us, says it encouraged 'vigilante justice'

Hindustan Times  

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. Rapper Kendrick Lamar appears at the MTV Video Music Awards, on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif., left, and Canadian …

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In May 2024, Interscope Records, a subsidiary of UMG, …

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Associated Press  

A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges UMG — the parent record label for Drake and Lamar — published and promoted the track even though it included false pedophilia …

Drake sues over Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' diss track that calls him a pedophile
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues over Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us' diss track that calls him a pedophile

Daily Mail  

Drake has filed a federal defamation lawsuit over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us. Drake says in court documents that UMG knew Lamar's diss track would include lyrics and images in a music video that referred to him as a pedophile. Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us Drake says …

Drake sues Universal Music Group over alleged defamation campaign
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake sues Universal Music Group over alleged defamation campaign

India Today  

In a significant legal development, renowned rapper Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, accusing the label of defamation and harassment. The suit, submitted on Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that UMG orchestrated a malicious campaign to spread a false and malicious narrative about him through Kendrick Lamars diss …

Certified Lawsuit Boy: Drake sues his own label for promoting Lamar diss
2 months, 1 week ago

Certified Lawsuit Boy: Drake sues his own label for promoting Lamar diss

Salon  

The capper to the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake doesn't involve the "GNX" rapper at all. Drake filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, the record company that distributes both the Canadian artist and Lamar, saying that the company "sought to make a pariah" with the release and promotion of Lamar's smash-hit diss track "Not Like Us." The …

New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him
2 months, 1 week ago

New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him

NPR  

New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him toggle caption Prince Williams/Wireimage The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to set new precedents in the world of rap beef. Drake is alleging in the petition that these break-ins, and the broader vitriol he experienced, are a direct result of UMG's release of Kendrick …

Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for ‘Not Like Us’
2 months, 1 week ago

Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for ‘Not Like Us’

LA Times  

Drake is suing the world’s biggest record company — a company to which he himself is signed. In a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, the superstar rapper accused Universal Music Group of defamation and harassment for releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us,” in which Lamar describes Drake as a pedophile. Over a festive beat by the veteran Los …

Real reason Drake is taking legal action over Kendrick Lamar track
4 months ago

Real reason Drake is taking legal action over Kendrick Lamar track

Daily Mail  

Drake chose to sue Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's hit diss track, Not Like Us, over fears that his rap rival could perform the song at next year's Super Bowl, DailyMail.com can reveal. Drake chose to sue Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's hit diss track, Not Like Us, over fears that his rap rival could perform the song …

Drake warns to take battle with Kendrick Lamar to court over song Not Like Us, accuses music giants of malpractices
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4 months ago

Drake warns to take battle with Kendrick Lamar to court over song Not Like Us, accuses music giants of malpractices

Hindustan Times  

Drake has escalated his dispute with fellow rap superstar Kendrick Lamar, filing a pair of court notices warning of legal action against major music companies for what Drake called manipulative promotion of Lamar's megahit Not Like Us. Drake, using his given name Aubrey Drake Graham, filed a petition in Bexar County District Court in Texas on Monday serving notice to …

Drake escalates dispute with Kendrick Lamar in court filings
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4 months ago

Drake escalates dispute with Kendrick Lamar in court filings

Hindustan Times  

By Daniel Trotta Drake escalates dispute with Kendrick Lamar in court filings Nov 26 - Drake has escalated his dispute with fellow rap superstar Kendrick Lamar, filing a pair of court notices warning of legal action against major music companies for what Drake called manipulative promotion of Lamar's megahit "Not Like Us." Drake, using his given name Aubrey Drake Graham, …

Drake's Rap Beef With Kendrick Lamar Has Gone Corporate In Another Legal Action
4 months ago

Drake's Rap Beef With Kendrick Lamar Has Gone Corporate In Another Legal Action

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Drake is now taking his epic beef with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar to the human resources department. On Tuesday, Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, filed a legal complaint against Universal Music Group ― Drake’s second of the week ― over Lamar’s hit track “Not Like Us.” In court documents obtained by Billboard, Drake, whose full name is …

Drake May Soon Find Out If the Law Can Settle a Rap Beef
55 years, 2 months ago

Drake May Soon Find Out If the Law Can Settle a Rap Beef

Wired  

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing feud already had high marks for being the most technology-fueled rap beef of all time. In the first filing, a pre-action petition filed Monday in New York, attorneys for Drake’s company Frozen Moments accused Lamar’s record label Universal Music Group of using several methods to increase plays on “Not Like Us,” including allegations that the …

Drake claims label should have refused to release Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
4 months ago

Drake claims label should have refused to release Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Specifically, the song calls Drake a ‘certified pedophile,’ …

Drake accuses Universal Music Group of manipulating popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track
4 months ago

Drake accuses Universal Music Group of manipulating popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track

The Hindu  

Drake has filed a legal petition against Universal Music Group, alleging the company used underhanded tactics to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. In a filing submitted to a Manhattan court on Monday, Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, accused UMG of conspiring to boost the song’s visibility on streaming platforms like Spotify. Drake’s legal …

Drake reignites Kendrick Lamar beef: Label hits back at sensational claims of illegal ‘scheme’ to boost diss track
4 months ago

Drake reignites Kendrick Lamar beef: Label hits back at sensational claims of illegal ‘scheme’ to boost diss track

Hindustan Times  

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s twisted war of words is far from over. The “God’s Plan” crooner's ego was particularly bruised by Lamar’s “Not Like Us” ‘victory lap’ as the viciously personal diss track accused him of pedophilia. Drake files for legal action against UMG and Spotify According to a Monday filing in Manhattan court reported by Billboard, Drake’s Frozen Moments …

Drake Accuses Spotify, UMG Of 'Scheme' To Boost Kendrick Lamar Song
4 months ago

Drake Accuses Spotify, UMG Of 'Scheme' To Boost Kendrick Lamar Song

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Drake appears to be looking to take his feud with rapper Kendrick Lamar to court. On Monday, Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, filed a petition in New York accusing music giants Spotify and Universal Music Group of an illegal “scheme” using bots, payola and more to “artificially” inflate stats for Lamar’s diss track against the Canadian rapper, …

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
4 months ago

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Associated Press  

Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the popularity on Spotify and other streaming services of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars. In allegations that UMG calls “offensive and untrue,” the filing says the record company “launched a campaign …

Drake issues plea to media after Kendrick Lamar feud and intruders at Toronto home
10 months, 1 week ago

Drake issues plea to media after Kendrick Lamar feud and intruders at Toronto home

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Days later, an intruder tried to break into Drake’s …

Where do Kendrick Lamar and Drake go from here?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Where do Kendrick Lamar and Drake go from here?

LA Times  

After a weekend that saw two of hip-hop’s biggest stars trade increasingly ugly accusations of domestic violence and child sexual abuse, it’s all but official: Kendrick Lamar has triumphed over Drake in what many have deemed the most significant rap beef of all time. There’s no doubt that Kendrick versus Drake — a long-simmering rivalry that exploded in late March …

Tupac's estate threatens to SUE Drake after star used AI to recreate late rapper's voice in Kendrick Lamar diss track
11 months ago

Tupac's estate threatens to SUE Drake after star used AI to recreate late rapper's voice in Kendrick Lamar diss track

Daily Mail  

Drake has sparked the outrage of Tupac's estate after he used AI to recreate the late rapper's voice in his new Kendrick Lamar diss track, Taylor Made Freestyle. The rapper, 37, used artificial intelligence to clone both Tupac and Snoop Dogg's voices in his second diss track against Lamar - and now the late rapper's estate has sent Drake a …

Kendrick Lamar accused of stealing 'entire composition' for 2017 song Loyalty
4 years, 6 months ago

Kendrick Lamar accused of stealing 'entire composition' for 2017 song Loyalty

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Producer Terrence Hayes claims that parts of Lamar’s 2017 …

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