Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group

Drake v. Kendrick Lamar: As 'God's Plan' Rapper Launches Diss Track Lawsuit, Who Wins the Battle of Property Portfolios?
According to news reports, the hip-hop mogul, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, 38, is bringing legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group, accusing the entities of using bots and other methods to artificially inflate the popularity of the song "Not Like Us," a Lamar track that attacks Drake.
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the popularity on Spotify and other streaming services of Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us," a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars.
Drake accuses Universal Music, Spotify of ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar’s diss track streams
In court documents obtained by The Post, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC said that UMG — which distributes both rappers’ music — used “bots” to “artificially inflate” the song’s streams, which “deceived consumers” into thinking Lamar’s track was more popular than it was in reality.
Drake Files 2nd Petition Questioning UMG’s Promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Labeling Him a Sex Offender
The petition states UMG conspired to boost the track despite knowing the song is "falsely accusing him of being a sex offender."
Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group for the second straight day in his feud with fellow hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar.
Drake goes legal over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ accuses Universal and Spotify of ‘artificially’ boosting diss track
Drake filed a petition alleging Universal Music “launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services … in order to make that song go viral.”
Drake Claims UMG, Spotify "Artificially Inflated" Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track "Not Like Us"
UMG says the allegations about "Not Like Us" - one of the biggest hits of the year - are "offensive and untrue."
Social media reacts to Drake threatening to sue over Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' diss track
Fans react to Drake threatening to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's streams for 'Not Like Us.'
Social Media In Shambles Amid Drake’s Legal Complaint Over Kendrick Lamar Diss
News of Drake taking legal action over Kendrick Lamar ’s “Not Like Us” sent shockwaves through social media. On Monday (November 25), the OVO founder accused Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify of covertly and illegally inflating streaming numbers for K. Dot’s “Not Like Us.”
Drake accuses Spotify, Universal of illegally boosting Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has taken legal action accusing Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of artificially inflating the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him, “Not Like Us.”   A Monday filing
Drake Vs Kendrick Lamar: Everything You Need To Know About The "Not Like Us" Legal Battle
Drake's feud with Kendrick Lamar has taken an unexpected turn into the courtroom. Much of 2024 has been dominated by headlines revolving around the two artists, with both men sending each other verbal jabs through multiple songs.
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Here's why Drake is taking Kendrick's diss track 'Not Like Us' to court
According to UMG, "no amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that ...
Drake Accuses UMG, Spotify Of 'Scheme' To Boost 'Not Like Us' Diss Track
On Monday, Drake's camp accused the music giants of "artificially" inflating the Kendrick Lamar song's numbers with bots, ...