Overview
- Drake's lawyers assert that 'millions of people' interpreted Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' as a factual accusation of pedophilia.
- The lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) also alleges the label inflated streaming numbers for the track to favor Lamar during their feud.
- UMG filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the lawsuit is an attempt by Drake to recover from losing a public rap battle to Lamar.
- Drake's legal team responded, stating that the lyrics implied allegations based on undisclosed evidence, leading audiences to believe the claims were true.
- Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX performance of 'Not Like Us' went viral, further embedding the track's cultural impact and intensifying the controversy.