Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Spotify

Drake v. Kendrick Lamar: As 'God's Plan' Rapper Launches Diss Track Lawsuit, Who Wins the Battle of Property Portfolios?
According to news reports, the hip-hop mogul, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, 38, is bringing legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group, accusing the entities of using bots and other methods to artificially inflate the popularity of the song "Not Like Us," a Lamar track that attacks Drake.
Drake goes legal over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ accuses Universal and Spotify of ‘artificially’ boosting diss track
Drake filed a petition alleging Universal Music “launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services … in order to make that song go viral.”
Drake accuses Universal Music, Spotify of ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar’s diss track streams
In court documents obtained by The Post, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC said that UMG — which distributes both rappers’ music — used “bots” to “artificially inflate” the song’s streams, which “deceived consumers” into thinking Lamar’s track was more popular than it was in reality.
Drake Files 2nd Petition Questioning UMG’s Promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Labeling Him a Sex Offender
The petition states UMG conspired to boost the track despite knowing the song is "falsely accusing him of being a sex offender."
Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group for the second straight day in his feud with fellow hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar.
Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A complete timeline of the rappers' beef, including every diss track
The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef took over the hip-hop world in 2024, but the rappers had been trading barbs for years before "Not Like Us."
Drake alleges UMG, Spotify falsely inflated Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
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 Like Us,” a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars.
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
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 Like Us.”
Drake Vs Kendrick Lamar: Everything You Need To Know About The "Not Like Us" Legal Battle
Drake's feud with Kendrick Lamar has taken an unexpected turn into the courtroom. Much of 2024 has been dominated by headlines revolving around the two artists, with both men sending each other verbal jabs through multiple songs.
Drake’s Lawsuits Prove He Has Lost The Plot In Kendrick Lamar Battle
According to Drake, “cease and desist is for h**s.” However, the Canadian rapper seemed not to heed his own advice. Kendrick and Drake’s battle of the blog era kings seemingly ended after Kendrick’s video for “Not Like Us” was released on the Fourth of July.
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Could See Surge in Sales Following Drake's Legal Filings Against UMG, Spotify
The Boy last week accused several music giants of defamation and illegally boosting the diss track's popularity.
Drake claims popularity of’ diss track’ was inflated by label
Drake has accused UMG of using unseemly business practices to turn Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" into a megahit.
Drake Claims UMG, Spotify "Artificially Inflated" Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track "Not Like Us"
UMG says the allegations about "Not Like Us" - one of the biggest hits of the year - are "offensive and untrue." ...
Drake Accuses UMG, Spotify Of 'Scheme' To Boost 'Not Like Us' Diss Track
On Monday, Drake's camp accused the music giants of "artificially" inflating the Kendrick Lamar song's numbers with bots, ...
Social media reacts to Drake threatening to sue over Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' diss track
Fans react to Drake threatening to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's streams for ...