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2024 - 11 - 25

Drake vs Kendrick: Legal Showdown or Just a Friendly Rivalry?

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Drake's newfound legal drama against Kendrick Lamar raises eyebrows! Is this a musical feud or just clever marketing?

Drake is once again at the center of a tempest in a teapot, but this time, it’s not just about who can drop the hottest diss track. The Toronto rapper has officially leveled legal threats against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, all because he believes they have conspired to artificially inflate the success of Kendrick Lamar’s track, "Not Like Us"—a direct jab at Drake. In documents filed with a New York court by Drake's company, Frozen Moments, he argues that UMG and the streaming giant developed an elaborate scheme to manipulate streaming numbers. Ah, what a tangled web we weave in the world of hip-hop!

Adding fuel to this fiery feud, Kendrick's diss track has continued to capture listeners' ears and hearts, earning itself multiple Grammy nominations. In fact, it was one of the summer's biggest hits, and one can only imagine how Drake is feeling seeing his counterpart ride high on this wave of success. But worry not, as this legal drama seems far from over. With Drake's attorneys claiming that the industry’s big players didn’t just sit idle, the stage is set for a theatrically charged legal showdown.

Timing is everything, and wouldn’t you know it—the same day Drake is gearing up to kick off his long-awaited Australian tour is the same date Kendrick Lamar is slated to grace the Super Bowl halftime stage! Talk about a plot twist worthy of a movie script. Drake will be hitting the road performing in Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast while Kendrick dazzles audiences on the biggest sports stage in North America. One can’t help but wonder if this is all part of a clever marketing strategy for both artists, playing chess while the rest of us are stuck playing checkers.

In the grand scheme of things, this rivalry reflects the sometimes outrageous lengths artists go to in order to claim their spot in the limelight. Beyond just the competition, Drake and Kendrick represent two stylistically distinct approaches to hip-hop that captivate audiences worldwide. Interestingly, both artists have embraced their Canadian and Compton roots respectively, adding flavorful textures to their music that make the rivalry all the more exciting. As the legal fireworks begin, one thing is clear: the battle for hip-hop supremacy continues to entertain and intrigue all of Canada and beyond!

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Drake Taking Legal Action Against Universal, Says Kendrick ... (Exclaim!)

"UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices," Drake's attorneys argued [via Billboard]. "It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and ...

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Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud Escalates: Drake Files Legal Threat ... (Forbes)

The song, a diss track against Drake and his associates, was one of the most popular songs of the summer and is nominated for five Grammy awards.

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Drake claims UMG and Spotify 'artificially inflated' Kendrick Lamar's ... (The Guardian)

Feud escalates as rapper's lawyers file petition alleging Universal Music Group and streaming giant conspired to make rival's hit more successful.

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Drake threatens to sue Universal Music and Spotify for inflating 'Not ... (USA TODAY)

Drake alleges Universal Music Group and Spotify schemed to "artificially inflate the popularity" of Kendrick Lamar's diss track, "Not Like Us."

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Drake Claims UMG, Spotify 'Inflated' Kendrick Lamar's Numbers (Variety)

In a shocking move, Drake accused his label, Universal, and Spotify of artificially inflating numbers for Kendrick Lamar's Drake-dissing 'Not Like Us.'

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Drake Accuses Universal, Spotify of 'Not Like Us' Scheme (Vulture)

Drake is taking his beef with Kendrick Lamar to court, accusing Universal Music Group and Spotify of creating an illegal 'scheme' to boost 'Not Like Us' ...

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Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of conspiring to ... (Toronto Star)

A legal petition obtained by the Independent and Billboard alleges that Drake's record label and Spotify worked together to “manipulate and saturate the ...

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Drake to kick off Australia tour the same day as rival Kendrick Lamar ... (Winnipeg Sun)

TORONTO (AP) — Drake has announced that his first tour of Australia in eight years will begin on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime ...

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Drake to tour Australia while Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super ... (CBC.ca)

The Toronto rapper says he will play concerts in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast.

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Drake announces tour to clash with Kendrick Super Bowl (BBC News)

Drake's Australian tour kicks off the same day rival Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl.

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Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of artificially inflating streams of ... (CBS News)

Rapper Drake's company Frozen Moments filed a petition in a New York court Monday accusing the streaming service Spotify and Universal Music Group of ...

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Drake will kick off Australia tour as rival Kendrick Lamar performs at ... (National Post)

Drake said the tour will begin on Feb. 9, the same date Lamar is due to perform at the halftime show.

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Drake will open his Australia tour the same day rival Kendrick Lamar ... (Coast Reporter)

TORONTO (AP) — Drake has announced that his first tour of Australia in eight years will begin on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime ...

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Drake files lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us (BBC News)

The rapper says Universal Music and Spotify conspired to boost the popularity of Lamar's diss track.

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Drake accuses UMG, Spotify of using bots, pay-to-play to boost ... (CBC.ca)

Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify, alleging they conspired to falsely pump up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's Not ...

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Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar ... (KPLC)

Drake has begun legal ...

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Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar ... (KCBD)

Drake has begun legal ...

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Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of unfairly ... (NPR)

Drake claims Universal Music Group charged Spotify significantly less to license "Not Like Us," in exchange to feature the song prominently on the app.

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Drake alleges Universal inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar's 'Not ... (Globalnews.ca)

The move to court, while not yet a lawsuit, represents a major escalation of the feud and involves some of the biggest business partners of both men.

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Drake announces tour, opening night coincides with rival Kendrick ... (Globalnews.ca)

Canadian rap superstar Drake has announced a string of concert dates in Australia. But what's catching the attention of many fans is the timing of the ...

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Here's why Drake is taking Kendrick's diss track 'Not Like Us' to NY ... (FOX 5 NY)

Drake is filing a petition in NY court over alleged inflated streams accusing Universal Music Group of boosting Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" on streaming ...

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Drake attaque Kendrick Lamar en cour: les écoutes de «Not Like Us ... (Le Journal de Québec)

Le rappeur canadien a déposé une plainte, lundi, devant un tribunal de Manhattan.

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Drake starting tour day of Lamar's Super Bowl show (CTV Toronto)

Drake is expected to hit the stage in Australia on the same day as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half-time performance.

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Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud Timeline: Drake Claims Universal ... (Forbes)

The Drake and Kendrick Lamar flame has largely fizzled for now—but a new legal threat by Drake could reignite the feud.

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Drake, désespéré, accuse Universal d'avoir faussement gonflé la ... (Euronews)

La querelle entre le rappeur canadien Drake et le quintuple lauréat des Grammy Kendrick Lamar a pris une nouvelle tournure, Drake affirmant qu'Universal a ...

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Pourquoi Drake accuse Spotify d'avoir avantagé les chansons de ... (BFMTV)

Le chanteur Drake accuse également le label derrière Kendrick Lamar d'utiliser des bots pour augmenter son nombre d'écoutes.

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Drake Files Another Legal Action Alleging Defamation over "False ... (Exclaim!)

He claims UMG "funnelled" payments to iHeartRadio to promote "Not Like Us," which "falsely" accuses the Toronto rapper of being a sex offender.

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