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Drake Sues UMG, Spotify for Allegedly Boosting Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track 'Not Like Us'

Nov 25, 2024, 10:18 PM

Drake has initiated legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, 'Not Like Us.' The lawsuit, filed by Drake's Frozen Moments LLC in Manhattan court, claims UMG employed various tactics including the use of bots, payola, and other deceptive business practices to boost the song's success. Drake alleges that UMG used Spotify and Apple’s Siri to push 'Not Like Us' over his own tracks, and that UMG paid influencers like the NFR Podcast to promote Kendrick’s song. This legal action comes amidst an ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with Drake accusing UMG of violating the Lanham Act through false advertising and unfair competition. The track in question, 'Not Like Us,' became a No. 1-charting record.