Rapper Drake filed a lawsuit against his label, Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging defamation and harassment stemming from the promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track that criticizes him. Drake claims the label knowingly amplified lyrics accusing him of pedophilia, causing him harm and jeopardizing his safety.
Rapper Drake filed a lawsuit against his label, Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging defamation and harassment stemming from the promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track that criticizes him. Drake claims UMG, which represents both artists, prioritized profits over his well-being by amplifying lyrics that accuse him of pedophilia.
In his legal filing, Drake states that UMG 'approved, published, and launched a campaign to create a viral hit' out of a song intended to falsely label him as a 'criminal pedophile' and incite public vigilantism. He asserts that the company's actions caused him 'a physical threat to his safety' and 'a bombardment of online harassment,' citing incidents such as a shooting at his Toronto estate and subsequent break-in attempts.Drake emphasizes that this lawsuit is not against Lamar, but against UMG for exploiting and profiting from potentially harmful allegations. He argues that the label's promotion of the song, its album artwork featuring his residence, and the associated music video all contributed to the spread of these defamatory claims. Drake contends that UMG's actions were motivated by a desire to devalue his music as his contract nears expiration, ultimately weakening his negotiating position for a renegotiation.UMG vehemently denies Drake's accusations, stating that it 'vigorously defend this litigation to protect our people and our reputation.' The label insists it does not engage in defamation and points out that Drake has previously used UMG to distribute his music in 'rap battles' to express his opinions about other artists. UMG asserts that Drake's lawsuit is an attempt to 'weaponize the legal process to silence an artist's creative expression and to seek damages from UMG for distributing that artist's music.
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