Drake Sues UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Plot to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s Song.
Drake has filed legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of a scheme to inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us. The petition alleges unethical practices like using bots, reduced licensing rates, and social media influencers to boost streams and mislead listeners. Drake’s lawyers also claim Siri was manipulated to redirect users to Lamar's song. UMG denies all allegations, calling them "contrived and absurd." The lawsuit is the latest development in Drake and Lamar’s ongoing rivalry, now spilling into business litigation.