Drake’s Legal Battle: Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG over ‘Not Like Us’ Track
Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” which accuses him of being a pedophile.
The lawsuit alleges that UMG promoted the track to generate profits, disregarding the potential harm to Drake’s reputation and safety. Drake claims that the song’s release led to real-world consequences, including a shooting at his Toronto home and the need to withdraw his son from school for safety reasons.
UMG has denied any wrongdoing, stating that they maintain high ethical standards in their promotional practices.
This legal action follows a longstanding feud between Drake and Lamar, which escalated with the release of “Not Like Us” in May 2024. The track has achieved significant success, including Grammy nominations, and has been a focal point in the ongoing rivalry between the two artists.
Drake’s lawsuit underscores the complexities of artist relationships within the same record label and raises questions about the responsibilities of music companies in managing conflicts between their signed artists. The outcome of this case could have implications for how record labels handle internal disputes and the promotion of potentially defamatory content.