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Universal Music Group fires off at Drake in petition dismissal request
Drake’s legal dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG) continues to intensify. In a 144-page document submitted to Bexar County, Texas, on Thursday (Jan. 23), the music giant asked a court to dismiss the pre-action petition the rapper filed against them in November 2024.
Universal Music claims 'lack of evidence' amid Drake's petition
Universal Music Group claims that Drake has a "lack of evidence" to support his claim that the company botch "Not Like Us" streams.
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake suing Universal Music Group in federal court after accusing the music label of a "scheme" around Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for 'Not Like Us'
The superstar rapper claims in a lawsuit that the record company he and Kendrick Lamar are both signed with have put his life and reputation at risk.
Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist — let alone Drake — is illogical."
Universal Music hits back; files motion to dismiss Drake’s Texas petition over ‘Not Like Us’ claims
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s petition for a pre-suit deposition in Bexar County, Texas.
UMG Demands Dismissal Of Drake’s “Not Like Us” Legal Petition In Texas
UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards his “Not Like Us” defamation and payola claims warrant a dismissal of the petition. “Because [Drake’s] petition is related to and was filed in response to UMG’s protected free speech,
Universal Music Files Motion To dismiss Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Petition, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Drake made some serious legal moves last year, hitting Universal Music Group and Spotify with one petition, then going solo on another just against UMG in Texas. He pulled back on the first petition to gear up for a full-on lawsuit,
UMG seeks dismissal of Drake’s pre-suit filing in Texas
Univeral Music Group (UMG) has filed a counterclaim against its biggest star, Drake, seeking to dismiss Drizzy's pre-suit deposition in Texas.
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UMG Calls Deposition Drake’s Lawsuit “Illogical” and “Frivolous”
Just when it seemed like Drake was about to move on from the massive loss he took at the hands of Kendrick Lamar by dropping his legal petition against Universal Music Group and Spotify over ...
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Universal Music Group Slams Drake’s Lawsuit ‘Illogical’ and Calls Out His Rap Battle History
According to TMZ Hip-Hop, the suit addresses Universal releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The suit ...
Universal Music Slams Drake’s ‘Illogical’ Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Universal Music Group has posted a fiery response to Drake’s lawsuit around Kendrick Lamar’s brutal diss track, “Not Like Us, ...
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike Multi-Year Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement focused on driving subscriber growth and advancing ...
Kai Cenat Is ‘Cool’ With Drake, But Still Thinks Kendrick Lamar ‘Won’ the Rap Beef
Kai Cenat didn’t become the most popular Twitch streamer in hip-hop by holding back his real opinions. So while speaking to Billboard for his January cover story, he didn’t hold back when it came to ...
A New Super Bowl Halftime Ad Seemingly Suggests Kendrick Lamar Will Perform ‘Not Like Us’
The 2025 Super Bowl is set: the Kansas City Chiefs will defend their title against the Philadelphia Eagles. What’s yet to be determined, however, is Kendrick Lamar’s ( and SZA’s) setlist for the ...
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Drake Bids Farewell To Toronto’s "Depressing" Winter Ahead Of Australian Tour
Drake is bidding farewell to his native Toronto for a bit. On Sunday (Jan. 26), the “God’s Plan” rapper took one last look at ...
Drake & UMG Lawyer Up: Meet the Attorneys Handling the Blockbuster ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit
Filed last week, Drake’s case accuses UMG of defaming him by boosting Lamar’s track, which attacks Drake as a “certified pedophile” and has become a chart-topping hit in its own right. The star says ...