February 11th 2025.
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the lawyers representing the well-known Canadian musician Drake released a statement addressing the ongoing tension between Drake and fellow artist Kendrick Lamar. The statement was released on the same day as Lamar's highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime performance, which was viewed by over 126 million people. In their statement, Drake's legal team criticized Universal Music Group, the label that both artists are signed to, for their actions and priorities.
In the statement, Drake's lawyers accused Universal Music Group of prioritizing their own profits and executive bonuses over the well-being of their artists. They also claimed that the label was using the guise of artistic freedom to justify their actions, which they deemed as harmful and not entertaining in the real world. The statement was made public by journalist Joe Coscarelli on his X account before the Super Bowl match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The issue at hand stems from Drake's belief that Universal Music Group has been unfairly promoting Lamar's song "Not Like Us" with the help of iHeartMedia, the parent company of iHeartRadio. Drake has filed a lawsuit against the label, alleging that they have artificially inflated the numbers and participated in a pay-per-click scheme to boost the song's popularity. He also claims that this was done to intentionally harm his reputation.
In response to the lawsuit, Universal Music Group has requested for it to be dismissed under the protection of free speech, as stated in the Texas Citizens Participation Act. The label is asking for the court to hold off on any decisions until all relevant evidence has been presented. They are also seeking for Drake to cover the costs and attorney fees associated with the petition.
This recent development has caused quite a stir in the music industry, with many wondering about the true intentions of Universal Music Group and their treatment of their signed artists. Fans of both Drake and Lamar are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this legal battle and its potential impact on the music industry.
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