Universal Music Group, Drake and Kendrick Lamar

Universal Music Group fires off at Drake in petition dismissal request
Drake’s legal dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG) continues to intensify. In a 144-page document submitted to Bexar County, Texas, on Thursday (Jan. 23), the music giant asked a court to dismiss the pre-action petition the rapper filed against them in November 2024.
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake suing Universal Music Group in federal court after accusing the music label of a "scheme" around Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist — let alone Drake — is illogical."
Universal Music Files Motion To dismiss Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Petition, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Drake made some serious legal moves last year, hitting Universal Music Group and Spotify with one petition, then going solo on another just against UMG in Texas. He pulled back on the first petition to gear up for a full-on lawsuit,
Universal Music Group Wants Drake’s Second Pre-Action Petition To Be Tossed Out
Universal Music Group is looking to have Drake’s pre-action petition in Texas dismissed. On Thursday (Jan. 23), the record company submitted a 144-page motion to throw out the case, which they claim was filed in the wrong state in the first place.
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Drake is suing Universal for defamation over “Not Like Us”
In a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday, Drake sued his label Universal Music Group, calling its release of Kendrick ...
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Drake Doubles Down: Rapper Sues His Label, Universal Music, for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Diss Track
Although Drake withdrew his legal petition against his label, Universal Music Group, on Tuesday, he doubled down ...
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Universal Music Group Slams Drake’s Lawsuit ‘Illogical’ and Calls Out His Rap Battle History
According to TMZ Hip-Hop, the suit addresses Universal releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The suit ...
Universal Music Group to Cancel Its Grammy Events; Will Redirect Resources to Wildfire Relief
The company, home to Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar, will longer hold its pre-Grammy artist showcase and awards show ...
Drake’s New Defamation Lawsuit Claims Dubbed “Illogical” In Universal Music Group’s Response
More legal drama surrounding Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group erupts as the label responds to new filing.
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Universal Responds To Drake’s “Illogical” Lawsuit
Wednesday, it was reported that Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group for defamation and harassment surrounding ...
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Universal Music Cancels Grammy Week Events Due to L.A. Fires
Universal Music Group has canceled all of its Grammy-related events, including the Saturday artist showcase and the ...
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over ...