Drake Sues UMG and Spotify for Alleged Bias in Kendrick Lamar Promotion

Drake has filed a second legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing them of defamation over Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us," which allegedly falsely accuses Drake of being a sex offender. The filing claims UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play scheme" with iHeartRadio to promote the song, despite knowing its defamatory content. This pre-action filing seeks depositions from UMG and iHeart to gather evidence for potential future lawsuits, including claims of civil fraud and racketeering. UMG denies the allegations, asserting ethical marketing practices.