In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle dives into a heated controversy involving Drake's claim that Kendrick Lamar's hit "Not Like Us" was artificially inflated through the use of bots and manipulated streams. Drake's pre-action filing, filed through his company Frozen Moments LLC, accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of conspiring to boost the song’s success unfairly. Miss Krystle breaks down the court document against UMG, shedding light on the allegations and exploring whether there’s evidence to support the claim. The discussion also touches on Spotify’s history of cracking down on fake streams, raising questions about potential hypocrisy within the platform’s policies.

Miss Krystle dissects Spotify’s partnership with Universal, which allegedly prioritizes major-label artists, and the ripple effects on independent creators. With over 900 million streams and Grammy nominations, the song’s success has sparked debates about legitimacy and fairness in the streaming era. 

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