Drake Legal Team Claims 'Not Like Us' Song Led Millions to Believe False Pedophilia Accusations
Drake's legal team is challenging Universal Music Group (UMG) in an ongoing discovery dispute related to the song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar. The dispute centers on Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG.
Drake in white shirt at press event
Key Points of the Legal Battle:
- Drake claims "Not Like Us" led millions to believe he is a pedophile
- The song includes an image of Drake's Toronto mansion with 13 sex offender markers
- UMG argues the content is "hyperbolic and exaggerated" opinion, not fact
- UMG has requested to pause discovery while awaiting dismissal decision
Drake's Discovery Requests Include:
- Documents related to "Not Like Us"
- Information about alleged payola
- Details about Lamar's Super Bowl performance
- Interscope CEO John Janick's compensation structure
Drake's Legal Response:
- Claims millions worldwide interpreted the song as factual allegations
- Notes his home was attacked by a gunman
- States UMG continued promoting the track despite awareness of harm
- Must decide by March 27th whether to amend complaint or proceed with original lawsuit
Drake performing at Discovery concert
Drake's attorney Michael Gottlieb stated that UMG's motion is "a ploy to delay producing documents and communications that UMG hopes to keep hidden and buried."
The case deadline for Drake to respond to UMG's dismissal motion is set for April 16th, should he choose not to amend the original complaint.