UMG Seeks Halt to Discovery in Drake's Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

Universal Music Group (UMG) is seeking a federal court judge's approval to halt all discovery in the defamation lawsuit filed by rapper Drake against them regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us.' UMG argues that Drake's broad requests for sensitive documents, including contracts and executive compensation details, impose an undue burden and may become moot if the judge grants UMG's motion to dismiss the case. Drake's legal team has characterized UMG's request as a desperate attempt to avoid transparency, asserting that if UMG has nothing to hide, they should not resist discovery efforts. The dispute stems from Lamar's lyrics in 'Not Like Us,' which Drake claims are defamatory. UMG contends that the legal action is a misguided response to a rap battle loss and lacks merit. The ongoing case reflects tensions in the music industry over privacy and the disclosure of sensitive financial information.