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Drake Sues UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's Controversial Diss Track

1/18/2025

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Drake is taking a stand against Universal Music Group (UMG) by filing a defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which he claims falsely accuses him of pedophilia. He argues that UMG's promotion of the track has incited violence against him. In response, UMG has labeled the allegations as "illogical" and is ready to fight back.

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Drake is taking a stand against Universal Music Group (UMG) by filing a defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which he claims falsely accuses him of pedophilia. He argues that UMG's promotion of the track has incited violence against him. In response, UMG has labeled the allegations as "illogical" and is ready to fight back.