Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group

Drake Doubles Down: Rapper Sues His Label, Universal Music, for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us' Diss Track
In the documents, Drake claims that UMG knew that Lamar's lyrics and images in the song's music video, were false and dangerous, and that the song's release and promotion are an example of valuing "corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.
Drake sues Universal Music Group, his own label, amid Kendrick Lamar diss track feud
Drake filed a lawsuit against his own label, UMG Recordings, Inc., amid his ongoing beef with Kendrick Lamar. The rapper, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, accused Universal Music Group of approving and publishing Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us,
Drake sues his label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track
Rapper Drake has issued a federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group following the release of rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track, which he claims is defamatory
Drake Sues His Record Label for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake sued UMG in federal court one day after withdrawing a previous petition accusing the label of using bots to boost ‘Not Like Us’
Drake sues his label over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us.' Here's what's happening.
Drake's lawsuit claims there were three security incidents at his Toronto home — including his security guard being shot — in the days after Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" was released.
Drake sues Universal over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The rapper Drake has sued Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging the music empire of promoting a diss track against him last spring.
Drake Officially Sues His Own Label Over “Not Like Us”
We thought Drake was done. He was not done. In November, Drake filed a pre-action legal petition against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming that the two companies had illegally schemed to elevate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.
Record label hits back at 'illogical' Drake lawsuit
The Canadian musician filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the company of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the "false and malicious narrative" that he is a paedophile.
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