Drake's Legal Assault on Universal and Kendrick Lamar's Disses: Escalating the Hip-Hop Feud

Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us', escalating their ongoing rap feud into court.

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Overview

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Drake has filed multiple legal actions against Universal Music Group and Spotify, alleging that they artificially boosted the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'. His petitions claim UMG engaged in inappropriate practices and defamation by allowing the track's release, which includes lyrics accusing him of being a sex offender. This situation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing feud between the two rap superstars, who have exchanged lyrical barbs over the years, with 2024 seeing an intense cycle of diss tracks and personal attacks.

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