Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against UMG, claiming they published false allegations in Kendrick Lamar’s diss track
In his lawsuit, Drake says UMG approved and put out Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” which he argues contains dangerous and untrue claims. He’s particularly upset about accusations that he’s a pedophile and that the song calls for violence against him.
Drake’s legal team argues that UMG has profited off his music for years while ignoring the risks posed by these allegations. They say the label chose greed over the safety of its artists.
UMG, on the other hand, is ready to fight back. They told The New York Times that they want to protect artists who are just writing songs.
The lawsuit also mentions some scary incidents at Drake’s home in Toronto, including a shooting and attempted break-ins. Drake believes these events are linked to the diss track.
Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar isn’t named in the lawsuit. It seems Drake is focusing on UMG’s role in all this. He’s not happy with how they handled things when he raised concerns.
This situation is still unfolding, so stay tuned for updates!
