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Drake Expands Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group and Grammys Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

WPLG Local 10May 7, 20251 min1,683 views
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Drake's Defamation Lawsuit Expansion

  • 🎶 Drake is expanding his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, now including the Grammys and the Super Bowl halftime show.
  • 🎯 The lawsuit stems from allegations made by Kendrick Lamar in the song "Not Like Us," where Drake is accused of being a "certified pedophile" and targeting young girls.

Allegations and Denials

  • 🚫 Drake strongly denies the pedophile allegation made by Kendrick Lamar.
  • 🎤 While Kendrick Lamar did not perform "Not Like Us" at the Grammys, snippets were played during his acceptance speeches, and the crowd sang along.
  • 📺 During the Super Bowl halftime show, Lamar performed a modified version of the song, omitting the "certified pedophile" line but including accusations of Drake targeting young girls, which went viral.

Legal Proceedings

  • ⚖️ The lawsuit is currently in its initial stages.
  • 🗓️ If an out-of-court settlement is not reached, the trial is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026.
  • 🗣️ The extended timeline of this feud, potentially stretching into 2026, is highlighted as a significant duration for a music dispute.
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