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UMG CEO Calls Drake's Lawsuit Request 'Farcical'

8/15/2025

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  • Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge called Drake's email request "farcical" in a defamation lawsuit regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track.
  • Grainge denied involvement in the song's release and highlighted UMG's substantial financial backing of Drake's career.
  • UMG's legal team contended that Drake's allegations lack merit and are intended to harass the company.