Drake Takes Legal Action Against UMG Over Defamation in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

In a lawsuit filed against UMG Recordings, Inc. on Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Drake is accusing the music giant of defamation related to Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The Canadian rapper and actor claims that the label’s involvement in publishing and promoting the song has fueled false allegations about him, leading to potential harm to his reputation. The controversy traces back to May 2024 when Drake’s security guard was shot during an attempted break-in at his Toronto estate. Drake alleges that the attacks were a result of UMG’s campaign to … Continue reading Drake Takes Legal Action Against UMG Over Defamation in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’