Drake, UMG and Spotify

Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make ‘Not Like Us’ seem popular
Musically speaking, I’d say Drake lost the tit-for-tat feud this year between himself and Kendrick Lamar, which culminated in Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” But Drake (real name: Aubrey Graham) doesn’t seem to want to accept defeat that easily.
Drake Claims UMG & Spotify “Conspired” To “Artificially Inflate” Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef continues as new claims of Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify conspiring to inflate the popularity of "Not Like Us artificially."
UMG Responds To Drake's ‘Not Like Us’ Artificial Stream Allegations
Universal Music Group has responded to Drake's legal filing by assuring him all of the streaming numbers for "Not Like Us" are real fans who chose to listen to the song over and over again.
Drake files 2nd petition against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has filed a second legal petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss song ‘Not Like Us’. This latest development marks an unprecedented escalation in what music industry experts are calling one of hip-hop’s most significant legal battles.
Drake's UMG and Spotify Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
Drake's UMG and Spotify Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" refers to a November 2024 pre-lawsuit petition filed by recording artist Drake against
Drake Alleges UMG & Spotify Used Bots To Boost 'Not Like Us'
In a very non-hip-hop move, Drake is alleging that UMG and Spotify "artificially inflated" the success of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake Claims UMG, Spotify ‘Artificially Inflated' Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us'
Drake's attorneys allege UMG "conspired" with Spotify, fired employees who had "loyalty" to Drake, and that influencers were paid to promote without "disclosing payment"
Drake threatens to sue Universal Music Group, Spotify for inflating 'Not Like Us' streams
Drake alleges Universal Music Group and Spotify schemed to "artificially inflate the popularity" of Kendrick Lamar's diss track, "Not Like Us."
Drake Escalates Dispute With Kendrick Lamar in Court Filings
Drake has escalated his dispute with fellow rap superstar Kendrick Lamar, filing a pair of court notices warning of legal action against major music companies for what Drake called manipulative promotion of Lamar's megahit "Not Like Us.
Drake's Company Accuses UMG of Alleged 'Schemes' to 'Artificially Inflate' Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Lamar released 'Not Like Us' via UMG's subsidiary Interscope amid a heated rap battle with Drake in May 2024 Drake's company has filed a petition against Universal Music Group for allegedly falsifying the success of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track.
Drake filed a defamation civil suit in Texas for Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'—here's why
Drake is still fuming over a popular Kendrick Lamar song that takes aim at him, and it seems neither rapping nor singing will resolve the feud. This week, the artist’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, filed two major lawsuits: the first—a civil RICO pre-action suit—targets Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify,
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of artificially inflating streams of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" in court filing
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid ...
Drake vs. UMG Lawsuit: Why He Filed Legal Action for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake is suing Universal Music Group, the record label that represents both him and Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about the ...
Blavity on MSN3d
Drake Accuses UMG Of Allowing Kendrick Lamar To Defame Him In ‘Not Like Us’
Drake is making another legal move against Universal Music Group over lyrics in Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit “Not Like Us” that ...
Yahoo4d
Drake Accuses UMG of Conspiring to ‘Inflate’ Numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake, 38, has initiated legal action claiming that Universal Music Group conspired to “artificially inflate” the popularity ...
Social media reacts to Drake threatening to sue over Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' diss track
Fans react to Drake threatening to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's streams for ...
xxlmag3d
Did Kendrick Lamar or UMG Remove ‘Not Like Us’ Copyright Restrictions to Incentivize Influencers to Spread the Song?
Drake also reportedly removed copyright restrictions on his diss songs in a similar move. However, it is also unclear if he ...