UMG Seeks Dismissal of Drake's Pedophilia Defamation Suit

Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' which allegedly portrays Drake as a pedophile. UMG argues that the lawsuit is baseless and stems from Drake's unwillingness to accept defeat in a rap battle he initiated with Lamar. The label points out that both artists engaged in a mutual exchange of diss tracks, with Drake using UMG's platform to release disparaging remarks against Lamar. UMG contends that 'Not Like Us' consists of nonactionable rhetorical hyperbole, not factual claims, and accuses Drake of hypocrisy, referencing his past support against using rap lyrics as legal evidence. Drake's legal team insists that UMG's actions were defamatory and that the label prioritized profit over artist welfare, suggesting deeper systemic issues in the music industry. The lawsuit highlights the tensions between creative expression and the boundaries of defamation in the context of rap feuds.