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Drake Sues UMG Amid Kendrick Rivalry Over New Single

9/5/2025

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Drake's new single “Who Was It?” escalates his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, criticizing Lamar's Grammy-winning track.
He has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation, claiming they spread false narratives about him.
UMG denies the claims, stating harming an artist would be illogical.
The lawsuit targets UMG, alleging they profited from the controversy, not Kendrick.
Drake's team seeks Kendrick's contract to establish UMG's role in the allegations.

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Drake's new single “Who Was It?” escalates his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, criticizing Lamar's Grammy-winning track.
He has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation, claiming they spread false narratives about him.
UMG denies the claims, stating harming an artist would be illogical.
The lawsuit targets UMG, alleging they profited from the controversy, not Kendrick.
Drake's team seeks Kendrick's contract to establish UMG's role in the allegations.