Overview

• Universal Music Group (UMG) filed a motion on May 8, 2025, to dismiss Drake’s amended defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning diss track 'Not Like Us.'
• Drake’s amended complaint focuses on Lamar’s omission of the word 'pedophile' during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, claiming it supports his defamation allegations.
• UMG contends that the lawsuit is baseless, citing the hyperbolic nature of diss tracks and Drake’s own history of provocative lyrics in rap battles.
• The label argues that Drake’s claims are an effort to 'save face' after losing the 2024 rap battle, which began with Drake’s track 'Family Matters' and escalated with Lamar’s response.
• Discovery in the case continues, as a judge previously denied UMG’s request to halt the process, allowing Drake to seek access to internal documents.