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Drake Accuses UMG of Defamation, Pedophilia Allegation in 'Not Like Us' Dispute

Nov 26, 2024, 05:28 PM

Drake has filed a second legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the release of Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us.' The Canadian rapper accuses UMG of defamation, alleging that the company knowingly allowed the release of a song that falsely accuses him of being a sex offender and pedophile. Drake claims that UMG could have halted the release but failed to do so. Additionally, he alleges that UMG engaged in a pay-to-play scheme with platforms like Spotify and iHeartRadio to boost the song's visibility. The legal filing also mentions that the song's accompanying album art and music video attacked Drake's character. This action follows Drake's earlier petition against UMG, further intensifying the dispute between the artist and the music label.