Drake Sues UMG Again Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Defamation Claims

Drake has filed a second legal petition against Universal Music Group, claiming the company should have prevented the release of Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us," which he alleges is defamatory. The song reportedly accuses Drake of serious criminal acts, damaging his reputation. This filing follows another in New York, where Drake accuses UMG and Spotify of artificially boosting the track's streams. Both actions are "pre-action filings" aimed at gathering information for potential lawsuits. UMG has denied the allegations, emphasizing their ethical marketing practices.