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music1 month ago

Rocky Don't Be Dumb Diss Sparks Rihanna-Drake Controversy

Fans are buzzing after A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb includes diss lines toward Drake, notably “First you stole my flow, so I stole your b***h” on the track STOL E YA FLOW. The lyrics have sparked debate over whether the insult targets Rihanna or Drake’s ex Sophie Brussaux, with some fans calling it disrespectful and others treating it as typical rap beef. Rocky previously commented on the beef in a New York Times Popcast interview, leaving reactions mixed and opinions divided.

via HotNewHipHop|
#adollarap-rocky#dont-be-dumb#drake
A$AP Rocky Fires Back at Drake With 'Stole Ya Flow' on Don’t Be Dumb
entertainment1 month ago

A$AP Rocky Fires Back at Drake With 'Stole Ya Flow' on Don’t Be Dumb

A$AP Rocky keeps the Drake beef alive on his album Don’t Be Dumb, releasing the track 'Stole Ya Flow' that appears to taunt Drake by claiming he stole Rocky’s flow and referencing Rihanna. Rocky hinted in a NYT Popcast that the diss is aimed at Drake, while noting it’s open to interpretation. The beef traces back to Drake’s 2023 diss about Rihanna and has sparked a broader back‑and‑forth across songs, with no resolution in sight.

via HipHopDX|
#adollarap-rocky#drake#entertainment
music-industry3 months ago

Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Drake's Streaming Earnings Were Fraudulent

A class action lawsuit accuses Spotify of enabling massive streaming fraud, with Drake allegedly benefiting from billions of inauthentic streams, which could have cost other artists hundreds of millions of dollars. The suit claims Spotify's inadequate anti-fraud measures and highlights alleged manipulations such as VPN usage to inflate stream counts, though Drake is not directly accused of wrongdoing. Spotify denies benefiting from fraud and states it invests heavily in combating artificial streaming.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#artificial-streams#class-action-lawsuit#drake
Spotify sued over alleged inflated Drake streams by bots
business3 months ago

Spotify sued over alleged inflated Drake streams by bots

Rapper RBX has filed a class action lawsuit against Spotify, accusing the streaming platform of allowing fraudulent streams, primarily benefiting Drake, which has caused financial harm to legitimate artists and rightsholders. The lawsuit claims billions of fake streams inflated Drake's popularity, impacting royalty distributions, although Spotify denies benefiting from such fraud and states it actively combats artificial streaming. The case highlights ongoing concerns about streaming platform practices and artist compensation.

via NBC News|
#artistic-royalties#business#drake
business3 months ago

Spotify Sued Over Alleged Fraudulent Drake Streams

A class action lawsuit alleges Spotify has ignored widespread fraudulent streaming, particularly involving billions of fake streams of Drake's music, generated by bot accounts using VPNs and other methods, which harms legitimate artists and benefits Spotify's advertising revenue. The lawsuit focuses on irregular streaming patterns and geographic anomalies in Drake's streams, raising concerns about the integrity of streaming metrics and artist compensation.

via Rolling Stone|
#bot-accounts#business#drake
entertainment3 months ago

Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has filed an appeal against the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us,' which was deemed by a judge as a nonactionable opinion. The legal battle stems from UMG's promotion of the track, with Drake's team planning to challenge the court's decision in the Court of Appeals.

via variety.com|
#appeal#defamation#drake
entertainment3 months ago

Drake Appeals Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has filed an appeal to overturn a court dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us,’ which called him a 'certified pedophile.' The lawsuit was dismissed on the grounds that lyrics in diss tracks are hyperbolic opinions not meant as factual statements, but Drake’s team argues many fans took the lyrics seriously. The appeal could prolong the legal battle for over a year.

via Billboard|
#appeal#defamation-lawsuit#diss-track
entertainment4 months ago

Drake and Sophie Brussaux Celebrate Adonis' 8th Birthday with a Western-Themed Party

Drake and Sophie Brussaux celebrated their son Adonis' 8th birthday with a Western-themed party, showcasing a positive co-parenting relationship, despite Drake's recent legal issues with UMG. The event was marked by family support and public praise for Drake's handling of fatherhood, amidst ongoing legal battles and media scrutiny.

via HotNewHipHop|
#adonis-birthday#co-parenting#drake
Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar Diss
entertainment4 months ago

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar Diss

A federal judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' ruling that the song is opinion-based and not defamatory, and that the accompanying artwork was exaggerated. Drake plans to appeal the decision, while UMG defends its promotion of the track and criticizes the lawsuit as an attack on artistic expression.

via Pitchfork|
#court-dismissal#defamation-lawsuit#drake