Overview

• In an ELLE cover story published Tuesday, A$AP Rocky said the Drake–Kendrick Lamar battle was “healthy for hip-hop” and asked “What part of the game is that?” about Drake suing his label.
• Drake filed a defamation suit against Universal Music Group in early 2025, alleging the label knew false claims in Kendrick Lamar’s hit “Not Like Us” would harm his brand.
• UMG has denied wrongdoing, and CEO Lucian Grainge labeled Drake’s accusations “farcical,” “nonsensical,” and “groundless” in an August court declaration.
• Court filings indicate the case is ongoing, with Drake’s attorneys alleging UMG withheld key evidence and seeking internal emails involving Grainge about “Not Like Us” and Lamar’s deal.
• Rocky previously appeared on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Show of Hands,” widely read as targeting Drake, and Drake took jabs at Rocky within his three-part “Family Matters” diss.