In a surprising turn of events, Drake has officially terminated his legal action against both Universal Music and Spotify, concluding a controversial case involving Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us." The singer previously alleged that the music companies had conspired to artificially inflate the track's streaming and sales figures, which he felt contained defamatory accusations against him.
Drake Withdraws Legal Complaint Against Universal and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar Track
Drake Withdraws Legal Complaint Against Universal and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar Track
The Canadian rapper has dropped his case alleging manipulation of streaming numbers for Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."
Drake had accused Universal and Spotify of employing unethical practices to promote Lamar's track, claiming it had misrepresented the song's popularity. In documents filed in New York, he requested access to internal records to support his claims. However, after meeting with representatives from both companies, he chose to withdraw his pre-action filing without pursuing further legal action, leaving a related case in Texas still active.
The high-profile feud between the two artists has been simmering since the early 2010s, escalating with the release of Lamar’s track that accused Drake of inappropriate behavior. While Drake attempted to counter with his own track "The Heart Part 6," it failed to achieve the same level of success as Lamar’s diss track, which has since garnered significant acclaim, including four Grammy nominations.
Drake's decision to drop the case comes amidst skepticism from the music industry, which questioned the likelihood of his complaints reaching trial. Experts suggested that the legal action might inadvertently draw more attention to Lamar's lyrics, potentially harming Drake's reputation.
The high-profile feud between the two artists has been simmering since the early 2010s, escalating with the release of Lamar’s track that accused Drake of inappropriate behavior. While Drake attempted to counter with his own track "The Heart Part 6," it failed to achieve the same level of success as Lamar’s diss track, which has since garnered significant acclaim, including four Grammy nominations.
Drake's decision to drop the case comes amidst skepticism from the music industry, which questioned the likelihood of his complaints reaching trial. Experts suggested that the legal action might inadvertently draw more attention to Lamar's lyrics, potentially harming Drake's reputation.
