UMG, Drake and Texas

UMG Fights Drake’s Payola Allegations, Pushes for Dismissal of Petition
Further addressing Drake’s claims, UMG contends that the rapper has failed to provide any substantial evidence to back up his allegations, describing his petition as unsupported. The filing states, “ [Drake] provides nothing beyond his verified petition,
UMG seeks dismissal of Drake’s pre-suit filing in Texas
Univeral Music Group (UMG) has filed a counterclaim against its biggest star, Drake, seeking to dismiss Drizzy's pre-suit deposition in Texas.
Drake Hit Back by UMG Again in Legal Fight Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ in Texas
Universal Music Group is again clapping back at Drake in the legal fight over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” UMG Files Motion to Dismiss Texas Pre-Action Petition On Thursday (Jan. 23), lawyers for UMG filed a 144-page motion requesting the dismissal of Drake’s pre-action petition filed in Texas last November,
UMG Demands Dismissal Of Drake’s “Not Like Us” Legal Petition In Texas
Filed in Bexar County, Tx. on Thursday (Jan. 23), UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards his “Not Like Us” defamation and payola claims warrant a dismissal of the petition.
Drake files federal lawsuit accusing UMG of defamation over promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us'
Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."
Drake sues UMG Recordings, Inc. for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.
Universal Music Files Motion to Dismiss Drake's ‘Not Like Us' Texas Petition Over Lack of Evidence
Universal Music has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s petition for pre-suit deposition in Bexar County, Texas, citing lack of evidence in the rapper’s claims against the record company that it artificially inflated and promoted Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.
UMG Seeks Dismissal of Drake’s Texas Lawsuit, Calls His Legal Actions “Retaliatory”
UMG is taking an aggressive approach to Drake’s lawsuit, as they are now seeking to have the Texas petition thrown out altogether. The music label filed a 144-page motion to […] The post UMG Seeks Dismissal of Drake’s Texas Lawsuit,
Joe Budden “Hurt” Over Drake’s UMG Lawsuit— Claims Rapper Ruined Hip-Hop For Him
Joe Budden slammed Drake's lawsuit against UMG as a disgrace to Hip-Hop culture, predicting it could mark the end of the ...
Jim Jones Defends Drake’s UMG Lawsuit: ‘It’s Some James Bond Sh–‘
Jim Jones is defending Drake‘s divisive UMG defamation lawsuit. During an appearance on the Broke N’ Frontin podcast, the ...
Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us’ is defamatory
Drake’s ongoing legal battle with his label, Universal Music Group, has escalated. The artist filed a lawsuit in federal ...
EXCLUSIVE: Drake’s Explosive Lawsuit Delayed As Wildfires Burn UMG’s Resources
Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over a Kendrick Lamar track is delayed as wildfires disrupt the record label’s legal response.
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UMG Scores 34-Day Extension To Address Drake’s Lawsuit Claims Amid LA Wildfires
It looks like Hip Hop fans will have to wait a little longer to see how Drake’s defamation suit against Universal Music Group plays out. On Wednesday (Jan. 22), Judge Jeanette Vargas granted UMG ...