Drake, UMG and Texas

Drake's Texas petition against UMG and Kendrick Lamar is in trouble
After losing his rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, Texas resident Drake decided to turn the ordeal into a legal battle. Drake filed two petitions against Universal Music Group (UMG), one in New York and one in Bexar County,
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.
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,
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.
Universal Music claims ‘lack of evidence’ amid Drake’s petition
Universal Music Group (UMG) has responded to Drake’s lawsuit with a motion of their own. The music and entertainment company — that signed Drake in 2009 via Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment — is
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.
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Spotify and UMG sign major deal for superfan tiers, but users are skeptical – "Can’t wait to see the price increases!"
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just slid into a major multi-year collab, and it’s about to shake up the music ...
New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier ‘superfan’ subscription
UMG chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge called the agreement “precisely the kind of partnership development” the company ...
Limp Bizkit Ruling, A$AP Rocky Assault Trial, Drake v. UMG Lawyers & More Top Music Law News
Limp Bizkit's lawsuit hits a snag with a new ruling, Drake & UMG hire top lawyers for the "Not Like Us" case and more in this music law news recap.
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 ...
UMG’s Strategic Spotify Deal: A Catalyst for Long-Term Growth and Enhanced Monetization
Analyst James Heaney CFA of Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on Universal Music Group (UMGNF – Research Report), with a price target of ...
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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. In a lawsuit against ...
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 ...
UMG CEO Lucian Grainge Pledges Support for L.A. Wildfire Victims in Staff Note
Lucian Grainge sends a memo to Universal Music Group staff on the LA wildfires and relief efforts that the company is taking part in.
Drake Withdraws Spotify, UMG lawsuit over diss track
Drake will not continue legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group following his public spat with Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper sued the music streamer and the record label last year ...
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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 ...