Drake sues UMG after Kendrick's Super Bowl diss performance

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance on February 9 featured a rendition of his controversial diss track 'Not Like Us,' aimed at fellow rapper Drake, amid ongoing legal tensions. Drake is suing Universal Music Group for allegedly promoting false narratives in the song, which he claims includes defamatory statements regarding his character. During the performance, Lamar teased the song multiple times, making a nod to Drake's legal issues by stating, 'I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.' Notably, Kendrick omitted a particularly controversial lyric but still delivered pointed lines referencing Drake's alleged preferences. This diss track has fueled one of the most significant rivalries in hip-hop, culminating recently in a series of legal disputes and public performances that have captured widespread media attention. As the feud escalates, legal experts suggest that proving defamation in this case may be challenging due to strong free speech protections in the U.S.