The legal tussle between rapper Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) has heated up as the music label has filed to dismiss Drake’s legal claims in Texas. This comes after accusations about questionable streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.”
Drake first took legal action in New York but later withdrew that case. He then filed a new petition in Texas, claiming that UMG and Spotify worked together to inflate the number of times Kendrick’s song was streamed. While he’s probing the streaming statistics, his Texas petition still hasn’t turned into a full lawsuit. UMG quickly responded with a 144-page document asking the court to dismiss Drake’s claims.
In their response, UMG firmly denies any wrongdoing, calling Drake’s accusations “retaliatory.” They argue that Drake is trying to limit “Not Like Us” distribution while unfairly targeting their company and others involved. Besides asking for the petition to be thrown out, UMG also seeks to pause any further investigation and wants Drake to cover their legal costs, considering his claims as groundless.
While UMG wants to put Drake’s Texas petition to rest, Drake seems committed to fighting for fairness and transparency in music. With both sides standing firm, this case is far from over. Fans and industry watchers are eager to see how the courts will rule on these serious accusations.
