By Miguel Mike Medina
Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage; Prince Williams/Wireimage
Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over rival West Coast hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
According to Variety, Universal Music Group did not hold back and responded to Drake’s lawsuit. A UMG spokesperson said: “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. We have invested massively in his music, and our employees worldwide have worked tirelessly for many years to help him achieve historic commercial and personal financial success.”
Drake felt the label knew Lamar’s lyrics and images in the music video were false and dangerous. This is what it said in the documents.
The feud between Drake and Lamar has been very hostile. During this rivalry, some intruders tried to break into Drake’s home in Toronto. The situation is getting out of hand. In addition, you also had harassment and hateful comments online, like on social media.
Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has been nominated for five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
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