Drake Sues Universal Music Over Kendrick Lamar's Allegedly Defamatory Song
Drake accuses Universal Music of promoting Kendrick Lamar's hit track 'Not Like Us,' which he claims falsely suggests he is a pedophile, leading to threats and harassment.
- Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of defamation and harassment over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us.'
- The track, released in May 2024, includes lyrics that Drake alleges falsely imply he engaged in inappropriate relationships with minors.
- Drake claims that UMG prioritized profits over the well-being of its artists by promoting the song, which he says led to real-world consequences such as threats and harassment.
- The song has been a massive commercial success, surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify and receiving multiple Grammy nominations, including for Song of the Year.
- Universal Music has denied the allegations, calling them illogical and emphasizing its positive working relationship with Drake.
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