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Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG Intensifies Over Pedophile Claims

4/18/2025

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Drake Sues UMG

Drake has intensified his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging that Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance of "Not Like Us" wrongfully labeled him a pedophile. He claims UMG's promotion of the song has escalated threats against him. UMG, however, dismisses the lawsuit as frivolous and misleading, as the legal battle continues to unfold.

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Lil Wayne Boycotts Super Bowl

Lil Wayne has vowed to never grace the Super Bowl stage after Kendrick Lamar was chosen to perform in 2025. In a candid Rolling Stone interview, he voiced his frustration, saying, “They stole that feeling.” Instead of watching Lamar, he chose to play pool, feeling misled by the NFL about his own chances.

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Drake Sues UMG

Drake has intensified his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging that Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance of "Not Like Us" wrongfully labeled him a pedophile. He claims UMG's promotion of the song has escalated threats against him. UMG, however, dismisses the lawsuit as frivolous and misleading, as the legal battle continues to unfold.

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