Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamarβs Grammy and Super Bowl Performances

Drake Sues UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's Grammy and Super Bowl Performances Canadian rapper Aubrey βDrakeβ Graham has filed a defamation lawsuit against (UMG), alleging that the company knowingly promoted false and damaging claims against him through Kendrick Lamarβs diss track βNot Like Us.β The lawsuit, initially filed in January 2025 and amended on April 16, 2025, centers on the trackβs promotion during two major events: the 2025 Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The legal action stems from an ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar , two of hip-hopβs biggest stars, which intensified in 2024 with a series of diss tracks. Lamarβs βNot Like Us,β released in May 2024, became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts and fueling debates with its provocative lyrics. The song includes allegations that Drake is a βcertified pedophile." And other derogatory claims, which Drake vehemently denies. While the track was a commercial success, Drake argues ...