Overview

• In a new ELLE cover interview, A$AP Rocky called the Drake–Kendrick Lamar clash “healthy for hip-hop” but questioned Drake taking the dispute to court.
• Rocky said he “fell back” from deeper involvement because he viewed the battle as strictly between Drake and Lamar.
• Drake sued Universal Music Group in early 2025, alleging the label knowingly released and promoted false and dangerous claims in Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
• UMG and CEO Lucian Grainge have denied the accusations, moved to dismiss the suit, and labeled Drake’s claims groundless in court filings.
• The case remains active, with Drake’s attorneys in August accusing UMG of withholding evidence and seeking contracts and emails related to the track and Lamar’s deal.