Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Spotify

Drake withdraws accusation that UMG and Spotify illegally boosted Kendrick Lamar’s diss track
A second action against UMG and iHeartRadio is still active, alleging that the ‘Not Like Us’ track is defamatory.
Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Accusing Spotify and Universal Music of Artificially Inflating Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us'
Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after accusing the entities of launching an illegal “scheme” to boost numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.
Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track
Drake had filed actions against Universal Music Group and Spotify, in which he claimed the two companies had colluded to artificially boost the streaming numbers of Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.” The song was one of several tracks released in a feud between Drake and Lamar.
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake suing Universal Music Group in federal court after accusing the music label of a "scheme" around Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake Withdraws UMG, Spotify Legal Action Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The scuffle between rap icons Drake and Kendrick Lamar has taken another turn after the former dropped the case against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) over Lamar’s highly controversial single,
Drake sues his own record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track calling him ‘a pedophile’
The lawsuit states that on May 4, 2024, the day “Not Like Us” came out, “UMG approved, published, and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a rap track that falsely accuses Drake of being a pedophile and calls for violent retribution against him.”
Drake files federal lawsuit accusing UMG of defamation over promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us'
Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."
Drake Sues His Label, Calling Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Defamatory
In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track.
Drake sues UMG Recordings, Inc. for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.
Drake drops legal action against Universal Music, Spotify before filing defamation lawsuit
Two months earlier, Drake filed petitions in New York and Texas over his claim UMG schemed to "artificially inflate" Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake Sues Universal Music for Defamation Related to Kendrick Lamar Diss Track 'Not Like Us'
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
Drake Drops Petition Against Spotify, UMG For Alleged Boosting Of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud from last year went from songs and videos to Super Bowl bookings and pre-action petitions.
Drake continues crusade against label, files defamation suit over Kendrick Lamar bars
Psych! Just when you thought Drake was going to put the legal action over “Not Like Us” to bed, he went and filed a federal ...
Drake's Legal Complaint Gets A Major Update Ahead Of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
As Drake continues to make legal moves, Kendrick Lamar prepares for his halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. The rapper has been ...