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Drake Unlikely to Prove Defamation Against UMG in Court, Legal Experts Say
After testing the waters with two pre-action petitions last November, Drake jumped out the window with a full-on federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group for the distribution of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” on Wednesday (Jan.
Drake Defamation Case 'Likely to Fail' Against Universal: Expert
Drake and Lamar have been embroiled in a long-running feud that escalated last year when the pair released a series of 'diss tracks' targeting each other. But Drak
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
Drake files federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar diss
Drake suing Universal Music Group in federal court after accusing the music label of a "scheme" around Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake sues longtime label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.
UMG Responds to Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit, Calling It ‘Illogical’ & ‘Frivolous’
Drake's defamation lawsuit has drawn a response from UMG, which calls the case over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track "illogical."
Drake files federal lawsuit accusing UMG of defamation over promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us'
Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."
Universal Music Slams Drake's ‘Illogical' Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us'
Universal Music Group has posted a fiery response to Drake’s lawsuit around Kendrick Lamar’s brutal diss track, “Not Like Us,” in which he accuses the company of defamation. "Not only are these claims untrue,
Ackman’s Pershing Square Moves to Kick Off Universal Music U.S. Listing Plan
The record label behind Taylor Swift plans to launch a U.S. offering of some shares owned Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, as ...
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Universal put “corporate greed” before Drake’s safety, insists defamation lawsuit filed over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Drake has sued his own label, Universal Music, for defamation over the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us’, ...
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Universal Music Group to list on US exchange; Pershing Square to sell $500m stock to make it happen
The deal requires Pershing to sell at least $500 million worth of its UMG holdings as part of the listing process.
Drake files lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
After threatening legal action two months ago, Drake officially sued his record label, Universal Music Group, over Kendrick ...
Taylor Swift's Record Label Is Headed for a U.S. Listing
Shares in Universal Music, the world's largest record label, could soon be listed on a U.S. exchange, as a result of a $500 million stock offering by Bill Ackman's Pershing Square. The hedge-fund ...
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Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Announces Completion of PSVII Funds and the Distribution of 2.6% of Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG”) Stock to Limited Partners
to hold shares of Universal Music Group N.V. (“UMG”) in connection with Pershing Square’s initial purchase of shares from Vivendi in September 2021. The PSVII funds have elected to ...