Hey everyone, it's Patrick here, and I'm diving right into the latest updates on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, which has been nothing short of explosive.
As of recent developments, the legal battles between Drake and his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), continue to unfold. UMG has filed a motion to dismiss Drake's lawsuit, which he initiated in January 2025, alleging defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." UMG's stance is clear: they believe Drake lost a rap battle he provoked and is now trying to save face through legal means.
On the music front, the diss tracks have been relentless. Kendrick Lamar released several tracks aimed at Drake, including "Euphoria," "6:16 in LA," "Meet the Grahams," and "Not Like Us." These tracks have been scathing, with Lamar questioning Drake's use of the n-word, accusing him of making Tupac "turn in his grave" with an AI version of his voice, and even alleging Drake's involvement in sex trafficking and pedophilia.
Drake has not been silent, responding with tracks like "Family Matters" and "The Heart Part 6." In "Family Matters," Drake accused Lamar of domestic abuse and claimed one of Lamar's children might not be biologically his. In "The Heart Part 6," Drake denied Lamar's accusations, suggesting his team fed Lamar false information about a second secret child.
The feud has also seen some dramatic social media exchanges. After Lamar's "Meet the Grahams" dropped, Drake responded on Instagram, joking about finding his alleged hidden daughter and expressing his amusement at the situation.
In other news, Drake recently settled a dispute with iHeartMedia over the same diss track "Not Like Us." The settlement was reached amicably, though details remain scarce. However, Drake's claims against UMG regarding irregular business practices to boost radio airplay for "Not Like Us" are still active.
The public and critics are divided on the feud, with some praising it for its spectacle and others criticizing the severity of the accusations. Regardless, it's clear that this feud is far from over.
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