Drake’s legal petition against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ moves forward

As someone who’s been following Drake’s career since his breakout with “So Far Gone,” I can say that his approach to this situation is a reflection of his maturity and professionalism, which has always set him apart from many in the industry. While it’s true that rap battles have historically had no rules, Drake’s experiences with being targeted personally, particularly in the instances mentioned like Pusha T’s diss track “The Story of Adidon” and the line about his producer Noah Shebib’s illness, seem to have shaped his views on what is acceptable in a rap beef.

The ongoing debate about Drake taking legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify continues. It appears that a court hearing has now been scheduled for December 20th, indicating that his case is advancing to the next step.

According to Drake, it is claimed that Universal Music Group and Spotify employed unlawful strategies such as bot usage, payola, and other means to amplify the fame of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” Moreover, Drake alleges that Universal has defamed him by potentially preventing the release of “Not Like Us,” while Kendrick Lamar accuses Drake of making false and harmful claims against him in the song, which is the basis for his defamation claim. Specifically, Kendrick Lamar accuses Drake of implying he is a pedophile within the lyrics of “Not Like Us.

As a gamer, I’ve been following the buzz about Drake getting lawyers involved in a rap feud. Some folks find it ludicrous given how rap battles have traditionally lacked any formal rules. It’s always been acceptable to throw shots at someone, whether they’re factual, false, or even low blows. However, not everyone shares this perspective, and Drake seems to be one of those who prefer a more regulated approach in this creative sparring.

2019 saw Drake discussing the issue with Rap Radar, following Pusha T’s diss track “The Story of Adidon.” In addition, the rapper from Virginia Beach jokingly mentioned Drake’s longtime friend and producer Noah Shebib’s multiple sclerosis in that song.

During the same interview, the inventor of “Push Ups” also brought up a different confrontation – a heated argument between two rappers over one disrespecting the late family members of the other.

To put it bluntly, the comment that struck me the hardest during the interview was when someone expressed a wish for their sick friend to pass away. That’s not something I can vibe with, and I don’t approve of it. In rap battles, there are certain lines you just don’t cross, like attacking someone when they’re on stage by using their deceased relative against them. I don’t believe in strict rules that everyone must follow, but in this context, those lines were definitely crossed.

It’s intriguing to find out the outcome following Drake’s December 20th hearing. His grievance might be resolved then, but it also has the potential to proceed to a court trial.

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2024-12-06 22:23