Overview

• Drake filed an amended defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging the label promoted Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' with false and harmful claims.
• UMG filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, calling Drake’s new allegations 'astonishing' and asserting they fail to state viable claims.
• Drake’s lawsuit focuses on the omission of the word 'pedophiles' from Lamar’s Super Bowl performance, which he argues supports his defamation claims.
• UMG maintains that the lyrics in question are protected as artistic expression and points to Drake’s own use of provocative language in his music.
• Despite UMG’s motion to dismiss, discovery in the case continues, with Drake seeking access to documents, including Lamar’s contracts with the label.