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Drake Sued by Italian Photographer Over Alleged Copying in 'What Did I Miss?' Video

The complaint says a July 4 gun‑layout scene copies his Ameriguns portrait, seeking damages plus an order to stop distribution.

Overview

  • Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti filed a federal complaint on Nov. 13 naming Drake (Aubrey Graham), OVO Sound, Republic Records, Universal Music Group, and unnamed defendants.
  • The suit alleges the video reproduces the Ameriguns portrait’s composition, including the weapons array, a poolside pose, background architecture, and lighting choices.
  • According to the filing, the contested sequence begins around the 14‑second mark and remains on screen for more than a minute and a half of the four‑minute video.
  • Galimberti says social‑media users flagged the resemblance before he saw the video, and his lawyers included side‑by‑side comparison images as exhibits.
  • The complaint seeks damages, disgorgement of profits, and an injunction, and no public response from Drake or the named music companies had been reported.