The Canadian musician filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the company of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the "false and malicious narrative" that he is a paedophile.

The lawsuit alleges Universal Music Group put “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists" by publishing Lamar's song, "Not Like Us."

Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist — let alone Drake — is illogical."