UMG Responds to Drake: Filing Motion to Dismiss Over Kendrick Lamar Diss
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit concerning Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” Drake’s lawsuit alleges that UMG defamed him by promoting the track, which contains allegations of pedophilia against him. UMG’s motion argues that Drake’s claims lack evidence and are retaliatory in nature.
This legal action follows Drake’s withdrawal of a previous petition accusing UMG and Spotify of artificially inflating the song’s streams. After discontinuing that petition, Drake filed the current defamation lawsuit against UMG.
Legal experts suggest that proving defamation in this context may be challenging due to protections under the First Amendment, which safeguards artistic expression. They also note that such lawsuits could set precedents affecting creative freedom within the music industry.
The outcome of UMG’s motion to dismiss remains pending, and the case continues to be closely monitored due to its potential implications for artistic expression and legal boundaries in the music industry.