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Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us’ is defamatory

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Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us’ is defamatory Photo by Prince Williams/WireimageDrake’s ongoing legal battle with his label, Universal Music Group, has escalated. The artist filed a lawsuit in federal court today, accusing UMG of harming his reputation and endangering him for profit. The suit stems from the diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, another UMG artist. Drake’s legal compla…

The Verge 841 2025-01-16

Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make ‘Not Like Us’ seem popular

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Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make ‘Not Like Us’ seem popular Photo by Prince Williams/WireimageMusically speaking, I’d say Drake lost the tit-for-tat feud this year between himself and Kendrick Lamar, which culminated in Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” But Drake (real name: Aubrey Graham) doesn’t seem to want to accept defeat that easily. In a petition filed in New York’s state Supreme Court on Monday, Dr…

The Verge 900 2024-11-26