Drake Sues Universal Music Group for Defamation

Drake has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, accusing the label of promoting Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' which he claims contains false allegations of pedophilia against him. The lawsuit argues that UMG knowingly allowed the song, which has become one of 2024’s biggest hits, to be released and marketed, prioritizing corporate profits over the safety of artists. Drake emphasizes that the suit is directed at UMG and not Lamar, stating that the promotion of the song poses a danger to him. He claims UMG manipulated streaming data to boost the song's success and suggests that the track incites public vigilante justice. In response, UMG has denied the allegations, asserting they uphold ethical marketing practices. The lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the ongoing feud between Drake and Lamar, which has garnered substantial media attention.