Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG

Drake has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) in response to the promotion of Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' which includes false allegations against him. The lawsuit claims that UMG prioritized profit over their relationship with Drake, promoting the track despite its harmful content, which has allegedly led to threats against Drake and violence, including a shooting at his Toronto home. Drake asserts that UMG's actions have caused significant damage to his reputation and personal safety, including relocating his family due to safety concerns. The suit emphasizes that it targets UMG's role in monetizing and promoting the inflammatory allegations rather than Lamar directly. Additionally, Drake previously withdrew a legal petition against UMG and Spotify that accused them of artificially inflating the track's popularity. Representatives for Drake, UMG, and Lamar have not commented on the lawsuit as of now.