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UMG Defends Artistic Freedom Against Drake's Lawsuit

5/9/2025

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is pushing back against Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." UMG contends that Drake's claims are hypocritical, pointing out his own history of provocative lyrics. They argue that the lawsuit threatens artistic freedom and stems more from Drake's wounded pride than any real harm.

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is pushing back against Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." UMG contends that Drake's claims are hypocritical, pointing out his own history of provocative lyrics. They argue that the lawsuit threatens artistic freedom and stems more from Drake's wounded pride than any real harm.