Drake’s Label Wants His Revised ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Dismissed

The legal battle between Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) is intensifying, with UMG filing a motion to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit. UMG argues that Drake’s claims regarding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance omitting controversial lyrics are baseless and an attack on Lamar’s success. UMG asserts that Kendrick’s lyrics are protected under the First Amendment and New York state law, and accuses Drake of attempting to stifle artistic expression. The motion seeks to dismiss Drake’s extensive complaint, filed during his feud with Kendrick Lamar, and UMG has criticized Drake for not acknowledging his own provocative lyrics. Drake has yet to respond to UMG’s latest legal move.