Canadian rapper Drake has filed a lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging defamation stemming from Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar's diss song, 'Not Like Us.' Drake claims UMG intentionally promoted the song, which contains accusations against him, leading to threats and online harassment. Drake asserts that the claims in the song are false and that UMG's actions have jeopardized his safety and well-being. He is not, however, suing Lamar directly.
Canadian rapper Drake, right, has filed a lawsuit suing his record label, Universal Music Group, for defamation over Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar's diss song, "Not Like Us." The lawsuit was filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, where one of UMG’s corporate offices is located.“UMG intentionally sought to turn Drake into a pariah, a target for harassment, or worse,” Drake’s lawyers wrote in the lawsuit.
“Not only are these claims untrue,” the statement said. “But the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist, let alone Drake, is illogical.” In the lawsuit, Drake alleged that his life was threatened due to UMG’s helping to promote “Not Like Us,” citing aIn the song, released on May 4, 2024, Lamar calls Drake a “certified pedophile” and implies that his name “should be placed on neighborhood watch,”
“UMG’s greed yielded real-world consequences,” Drake’s lawyers wrote. “With the palpable physical threat to Drake’s safety and the bombardment of online harassment, Drake fears for the safety and security of himself, his family, and his friends.” However, Drake is not suing Lamar in the newly filed lawsuit. “UMG may spin this complaint as a rap beef gone legal, but this lawsuit is not about a war of words between artists,” Drake’s attorneys said.The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the song has received five Grammy Award nominations, including “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year.”If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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