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

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.'

Drake slaps Universal Music Group with new lawsuit over release of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘malicious’ diss track Not Like Us

RAPPER Drake has filed a new lawsuit against his own record label, accusing them of pushing an “inflammatory and dangerous narrative” by promoting rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss

Drake Sues Universal Over Defamation, Denies Kendrick's Pedophile Claim

Drake has intensified his legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG), filing a defamation lawsuit accusing the label of spreading a "false and malicious narrative" about him being a pedophile.

Hosted on MSN · 9h

Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Accusing Spotify and Universal Music of Artificially Inflating Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us'

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after accusing the entities of launching an illegal “scheme” to boost numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.

Toronto Star · 1h

Drake withdraws legal petition accusing Universal Music and Spotify of ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar diss track

The notice also notes that Drake’s representatives “met and conferred” with the respondents to the legal action in January. Spotify, which filed an opposition to the petition, responded that it had no objection to the withdrawal. Meanwhile, UMG, which had not filed an opposition to the petition, “reserved its position.”

The New York Times · 48m

Drake Sues His Label, Calling Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Defamatory

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.

The Mirror US on MSN · 3h

Drake drops lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us

Drake has dropped legal action against Spotify and Universal Music after previously filing a lawsuit accusing the companies of manipulating the streaming services to boost Kendrick Lamar's song

Cover Media on MSN · 5h

Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us

Drake has withdrawn his legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us. The Canadian rapper filed a legal complaint against the streaming service and record label in November in which he accused them of conspiring to artificially inflate the streaming figures for the song,

Grammy, Universal Music Group

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 1d

Universal Music Group to Cancel Its Grammy Events; Will Redirect Resources to Wildfire Relief

The company, home to Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar, will longer hold its pre-Grammy artist showcase and awards show afterparty.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 17h

Concerts and Grammy Parties Are Canceled as Wildfires Continue

Amid rampant wildfires in Los Angeles, postponements and cancellations are piling up in the music world. Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group—the world’s three largest recorded-music companies—canceled their Grammys-related parties in the run-up to the Feb.

Variety on MSN · 23h

Warner Music Cancels Grammy Party Due to Los Angeles Wildfires

Warner Music Group has become the second major music company to cancel its traditional Grammy Week party due to the wildfires still raging in Los Angeles, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. .

LiAngelo Ball signs music deal

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'

Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday. He had a brief stint in the NBA and overseas, but he's created positive waves with his rap debut “Tweaker,” which has gone viral garnering millions of views on social media.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Sources: LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam worth $13M

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says, and sources tell ESPN it is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed.

New York Post · 1d

LiAngelo Ball signs Def Jam deal worth up to $13M after viral ‘Tweaker’ song

LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed a deal with Def Jam and the Universal Music Group, ESPN reported. Ball’s label, Born2Ball Music Group, had gone viral for his Jan. 4 song release, “Tweaker,” which has nearly eight million views on YouTube.

The Source Magazine3h

Drake Withdraws New York Legal Petition Against Universal Music Group and Spotify Over ‘Not Like Us”

Drake is calling off the legal dogs in pursuit of legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify over allegedly ...

11h

Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Against Universal Music Group, Spotify

The Boy previously accused the companies of illegally boosting the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track “Not Like Us.” ...

Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Against Spotify & Universal Music Over ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has withdrawn his LEGAL petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after accusing them of using payola and bots ...

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