Drake Escalates Legal Battle with UMG Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
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Drake has filed a second legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) in Texas, accusing them of defamation for distributing Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which allegedly falsely accuses Drake of pedophilia. The petition claims UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play scheme" to promote the song and seeks depositions from UMG and iHeart for a potential future lawsuit. UMG denies the allegations, stating they uphold ethical marketing practices. This legal move follows a long-standing feud between Drake and Lamar.
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- Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to US courts Yahoo Entertainment
- Drake Files Second Petition In Court Over ‘Not Like Us,’ Alleges Label Paid For Radio Promotion Forbes
- Social media reacts to Drake threatening to sue over Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' diss track USA TODAY
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