Canadian rapper, Drake has officially filed a detailed defamation lawsuit against his industry rival Kendrick Lamar, targeting the diss track titled *Not Like Us*, which contains controversial lyrics labeling him a pedophile. The lawsuit highlights significant allegations regarding the dissemination and promotion of the song, which Drake argues has irreparably harmed his reputation.
According to exclusive reports published by TMZ, Drake's legal team has also filed suit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the global music company of propagating a “false and malicious narrative” aimed at damaging his public image. The allegations center on UMG’s alleged involvement in monetizing and promoting the diss track, knowing its defamatory nature.
In the lawsuit, Drake asserts that UMG was fully aware of the inflammatory content within Lamar’s track and intentionally allowed its release to defame him. He claims UMG not only failed to intervene but actively contributed to amplifying the song’s reach and influence through various unethical practices. Drake’s suit accuses UMG of endorsing “shocking and inflammatory allegations” and leveraging the controversy to boost profits.
The lawsuit goes further to allege that UMG paid a third-party service to artificially inflate the track's streaming numbers, reportedly increasing its streams by at least 30 million through the use of bots. Additionally, the filing accuses UMG of engaging in a “pay-for-play” scheme, where the company allegedly collaborated with a radio promoter to secure extensive airplay for *Not Like Us*. By manipulating fraudulent data, UMG purportedly assigned the song as a “chart-topper,” misleading audiences and industry metrics.
Drake's legal team has clarified that the lawsuit is not directed at Kendrick Lamar personally but rather at Universal Music Group for their role in publishing, promoting, and profiting from the track. “This lawsuit is not about the artist who created *Not Like Us*,” the legal filing emphasizes. “It is, instead, entirely about UMG, the music company that decided to publish, promote, exploit, and monetize a song containing false claims.”
This lawsuit marks the latest development in the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, escalating tensions to a legal battle involving one of the music industry's most influential record labels. Drake seeks legal redress to address what he describes as a targeted and calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation for financial gain.[/p>
