Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' dismissed, UMG calls him a sore loser trying to undermine hip-hop
In a 60-page brief, Drake continues to assert that Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" features several heinous allegations that caused him damages.
Drake is continuing his legal fight against UMG after the record label won a legal victory earlier this year regarding Kendrick Lamar's hit.
Universal Music Group scored a legal victory after a lawsuit over Mary J. Blige's classic "Real Love" single was tossed.
In a sworn declaration, UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge called Drake's latest legal claims "groundless and indeed ridiculous."
Drake believes UMG signed off on "Not Like Us" being released with the controversial and brand-damaging "pedophile" lyric.
Drake's federal lawsuit has taken an interesting turn, with UMG allegedly seeking to subpoena both Drake and Kendrick Lamar to testify.
Salt-N-Pepa filed the lawsuit to obtain the master recordings, saying that UMG is violating copyright law.
Drake filed a complaint against UMG (Universal Music Group) over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and the lyrics within.
Most rappers would just take the loss and move on with their life (See Ja Rule). Not Drake though.
Drake has filed to withdraw a pre-trial petition against Universal Music Group and Spotify in Manhattan, sparking reactions on X.
Joe Budden took aim at Drake on episode 779 of his popular broadcast in the wake of the UMG lawsuit filed by the Canadian superstar.