Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," claiming it falsely labels him as a pedophile. The lawsuit alleges UMG promoted the track for financial gain despite harmful content, citing safety concerns and fraudulent chart manipulation.
Drake has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track "Not Like Us." The Canadian rapper claims the song falsely labels him as a pedophile, accusing UMG of promoting the track to harm his reputation. Drake alleges that UMG knowingly allowed the inflammatory lyrics and visuals, which depict him as a pedophile, to be included for financial gain.
The lawsuit also accuses UMG of using bots to inflate the song’s streams by 30 million and manipulating radio play for chart success. Drake emphasizes that the legal action is not against Kendrick Lamar, but against UMG for allowing the harmful content to spread. The lawsuit claims the song has put Drake in danger, citing multiple shootings near his Toronto mansion after its release. It also mentions Kendrick's upcoming Super Bowl performance, which Drake suggests was influenced by UMG to further promote the track.
In response, UMG denied any wrongdoing, stressing that they maintain high ethical standards in marketing campaigns. This legal battle comes after a series of diss tracks exchanged between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with "Not Like Us" becoming one of the biggest hits from their feud.
Drake had previously filed a lawsuit in New York, which he later withdrew in favor of pursuing a federal case.
