November 26th 2024.
Drake, one of the biggest names in the music industry, has recently taken legal action against his label, UMG, and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The legal battle stems from Lamar's song "Not Like Us," which Drake claims falsely accuses him of being a sex offender. This comes just days after Drake filed a separate lawsuit against UMG and Spotify, alleging that the streaming service illegally boosted the popularity of Lamar's track.
The tension between the two rappers has been ongoing, with both of them releasing diss tracks aimed at each other. However, things took a serious turn when Drake, 38, named "Not Like Us" in his pre-action filing, citing lyrics that suggest he is a "certified paedophile." Drake's legal team has accused UMG of knowingly allowing the song to be released, which has damaged his reputation.
In the song, Lamar, whose real name is Kendrick Duckworth, makes a reference to Drake as a "certified lover boy" and a "certified paedophile." The legal documents claim that UMG was aware of the accusatory lyrics but failed to prevent the song from being released. Drake's lawyers argue that the label could have chosen not to distribute the song or could have edited out the offending material, but instead chose to use it as a marketing tool to generate massive revenues.
In response, UMG has denied these allegations, stating that they employ ethical practices in their marketing and promotional campaigns. They also claim that fans choose the music they want to hear, and no amount of legal arguments can change that.
Both the Spotify and UMG cases are pre-filings, which aim to gather more information from the companies. In the Spotify case, Drake's team alleges that UMG paid to have "Not Like Us" excessively promoted on streaming services and radio stations. However, UMG maintains that they have done nothing to undermine any of their artists and that the claims are baseless.
In "Not Like Us," Lamar makes multiple references to Drake's alleged interactions with younger women, which Drake vehemently denies. In response, Drake released his own track addressing the paedophile claims, stating that he has never been with anyone underage and that he would have been arrested if he had. The two rappers have also exchanged insults in their diss tracks, with Drake accusing Lamar of domestic violence and questioning the paternity of his son.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, neither artist has taken direct legal action against each other over the contents of their songs. We have reached out to both Drake and UMG for comment, and we will continue to update this story as it develops. If you have a celebrity story or information, please reach out to us using the contact information provided – we would love to hear from you.
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