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Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles, from the development of Jan 15, 2025

Newest development Jan 16, 2025 · 2 reportsDrake defamation case "likely to fail" against Universal: expert

Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.

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    Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

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    Drake defamation case "likely to fail" against Universal: expert

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  1. New York Post

    Drake sues his own record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track calling him ‘a pedophile’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Drake filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, his own record label, for releasing Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us' (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.

  3. Forbes

    Drake Sues Universal Music Group For Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The lawsuit accuses the record label of promoting the “false and malicious narrative” that Drake is a pedophile, which the rapper denies, by releasing "Not Like Us."

  4. Forbes

    Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud Timeline: Drake Sues ‘Not Like Us’ Record Label For Defamation (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud has escalated into a legal battle.

  5. NPR

    New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 hit threatened his life and career.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for 'Not Like Us' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    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.

  7. WSVN Miami

    Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not

  8. NBC News

    Drake files federal lawsuit against UMG for defamation over promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Drake is moving forward with his legal battle against his own record label and filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that it spread a "false and malicious narrative" when it promoted Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

  9. New York Times

    Drake Sues Universal Music Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track.

  10. Variety

    Universal Music Slams Drake’s ‘Illogical’ Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Universal Music has posted a fiery response to Drake's lawsuit against it around Kendrick Lamar's brutal diss track, 'Not Like Us.'

  11. Newsweek

    Drake sues Universal over defamation, denies Kendrick's pedophile claim (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Drake filed the defamation case Wednesday morning against Universal in federal court in NYC.

  12. KTVZ Bend

    Drake sues UMG Recordings, Inc. for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud. In a lawsuit against UMG Recordings, Inc., brought Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Canadian rapper and actor has …

  13. Rolling Stone

    Drake Sues UMG for Defamation, Harassment Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Drake has filed a federal lawsuit against UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.'

  14. Variety

    Drake Doubles Down: Rapper Sues His Label, Universal Music, for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Diss Track (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Drake doubled down in his legal action against his label, Universal, suing the company for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, 'Not Like Us.'

  15. The Hollywood Reporter

    Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, the parent record label he and Kendrick Lamar are signed to.

  16. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Drake files defamation suit against music label over Kendrick Lamar diss track (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Attorneys claim the record company promoted the track, labeling rapper Drake a "pedophile" for financial gain.

  17. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Drake sues label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> Drake sued his longtime label today, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” saying the song’s false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.

  18. Breitbart News

    Drake Sues His Own Record Label UMG for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar Song Calling Him a ‘Pedophile’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

  19. Salon

    Certified Lawsuit Boy: Drake sues his own label for promoting Lamar diss (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    The lawsuit says that UMG "sought to turn Drake into a pariah," a claim the label called "illogical."

  20. Foxla

    Drake sues Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us': TMZ (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Drake sues Universal Music for allegedly spreading false narratives from Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which accused him of being a pedophile.

  21. Black Enterprise

    Drake Sues Universal Music Group, Claims Label Boosted Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' To Damage Career (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Drake has sued Universal Music Group over claims the music label promoted Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" to damage his brand.

  22. Newsweek

    Drake defamation case "likely to fail" against Universal: expert (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Drake is suing the record label over a Kendrick Lamar song that dubbed him a "certified pedophile."

  23. Insider

    Drake sues Universal Music Group, his own label, amid Kendrick Lamar diss track feud (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, his own label, alleging defamation.

  24. Digital Journal

    Drake files defamation suit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar track (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him

  25. WMUR

    Drake sues Universal Music for defamation (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

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