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Drake sues Universal Music for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track

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  • Drake sues Universal Music Group for defamation
  • Claims label promoted Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'
  • Track allegedly promotes false narrative that Drake is a pedophile
  • Lawsuit seeks damages of at least $1 million
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  • Drake accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'
  • The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $1 million and claims that the label's actions have caused him emotional distress and damaged his reputation
  • The case does not target Lamar himself, but rather UMG's decision to publish and promote false allegations about Drake that UMG knew were false, explosive, inflammatory, and certain to result in both vitriol and substantial harm to Drake’s reputation
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  • UMG anticipated that extending Drake's contract would be costly
  • UMG promoted Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' to devalue Drake's music and brand
  • Drake's lawyers warned UMG that the lyrics were false and defamatory, but UMG refused to do anything to help
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