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Drake sues for defamation over Kendrick Lamar song ‘Not Like Us’ for “false allegation of being criminal paedophile”

On the track Drake and his peers were described as "certified paedophiles" who should "be registered and placed on neighbourhood watch"

The 2025 Grammys will proceed as planned and raise funds for LA wildfires, confirms Recording Academy CEO

The Recording Academy has also pledged $1million to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts, while Universal Music Group and Warner Music have confirmed plans to cancel all Grammy-related parties

Universal Music Group and Amazon expand global relationship

The two companies will be working together to "explore new and enhanced product opportunities" and combat unlawful AI-generated content among other things

Spotify responds to Drake’s claims that it “artificially inflated” Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ streaming numbers

The rapper accused Spotify and Universal Music Group of inflating the diss track's streaming figures

Drake files second legal dispute against UMG alleging defamation over ‘Not Like Us’ lyrics

The rapper claims UMG “knowingly” approved the song despite its touchy lyrics and “designed” a viral campaign to “attack his character”

Drake’s team claim Universal “artificially inflated” Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ streaming numbers

In a new legal dispute, Drake’s team alleged that Universal and Spotify “launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves”

Universal Music Group say Limp Bizkit’s $200million lawsuit is “based on fallacy,” reportedly files motion to dismiss case

The Limp Bizkit frontman previously said he and the band were not paid their royalties until recently, accusing UMG of “keeping those profits for itself”

Universal Music Group sue Believe and TuneCore for $500million for sharing sped-up songs to evade copyright

"As the distributor of these tracks, Believe had specific knowledge of infringement or, at minimum, was actually aware of facts indicating a high likelihood of infringement"

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s label UMG deny requesting they end their feud

"UMG just doesn't think it's their place to step in either way"

TikTok and Universal announce “new chapter” with music to return to streaming under new agreement

Universal Music Group withdrew its artists' music from the platform in late January after their prior agreement had expired
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