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Drake Settles with iHeartMedia, Defamation Case Against UMG Continues

3/1/2025

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Drake has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over his legal battle concerning Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which accused Universal Music Group of making illegal payments to enhance airplay. However, the fight isn't over yet, as Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG for false claims in the song continues to unfold.

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Drake has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over his legal battle concerning Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which accused Universal Music Group of making illegal payments to enhance airplay. However, the fight isn't over yet, as Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG for false claims in the song continues to unfold.