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Universal Music Group fires off at Drake in petition dismissal request
Drake’s legal dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG) continues to intensify. In a 144-page document submitted to Bexar County, Texas, on Thursday (Jan. 23), the music giant asked a court to dismiss the pre-action petition the rapper filed against them in November 2024.
Universal Music hits back; files motion to dismiss Drake’s Texas petition over ‘Not Like Us’ claims
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s petition for a pre-suit deposition in Bexar County, Texas.
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake suing Universal Music Group in federal court after accusing the music label of a "scheme" around Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Universal Music Group Slams Drake’s Lawsuit ‘Illogical’ and Calls Out His Rap Battle History
According to TMZ Hip-Hop, the suit addresses Universal releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The suit claims the label was well aware of Lamar’s lyrics, images in the music video, and how allegations of Drake being a pedophile were both false and dangerous.
Universal Music Group calls Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar song ‘illogical’
Rapper Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group related to Kendrick Lamar diss track "Not Like Us."
Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over ‘Not Like Us’
After flirting with the possibility for months, Drake is suing Universal Music Group for defamation and harassment over releasing Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” Drake filed the suit January 15 against UMG,
Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist — let alone Drake — is illogical."
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
UMG Demands Dismissal Of Drake’s “Not Like Us” Legal Petition In Texas
UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards his “Not Like Us” defamation and payola claims warrant a dismissal of the petition. “Because [Drake’s] petition is related to and was filed in response to UMG’s protected free speech,
Universal Music Files Motion To dismiss Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Petition, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Drake made some serious legal moves last year, hitting Universal Music Group and Spotify with one petition, then going solo on another just against UMG in Texas. He pulled back on the first petition to gear up for a full-on lawsuit,
UMG seeks dismissal of Drake’s pre-suit filing in Texas
Univeral Music Group (UMG) has filed a counterclaim against its biggest star, Drake, seeking to dismiss Drizzy's pre-suit deposition in Texas.
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