Drake’s long-running feud with Kendrick Lamar has officially moved from the studio to the courtroom, with a surprising twist: Eminem’s name has somehow entered the fray.
In a bold legal move, Drake has filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of unfairly promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” While the track has become a massive hit—climbing the charts and securing Grammy nominations—Drake claims it spreads “false and malicious” allegations about him. Among the incendiary claims, Kendrick’s lyrics label the Toronto superstar a “certified pedophile” and criticize his connections to Atlanta rappers.
Drake’s legal team argues UMG prioritized profits over integrity, alleging the label even paid YouTube content creators to amplify “Not Like Us” at his expense. According to the lawsuit, this isn’t just a personal attack—it’s damaging to the music industry as a whole.
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