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Social media reacts to Drake threatening to sue over Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' diss track


Published on 2024-11-27 11:43:56 - Michael Jones, N@N
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  • Fans react to Drake threatening to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for allegedly inflating Kendrick Lamar's streams for 'Not Like Us.'

The article from USA Today discusses the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, which has escalated into legal territory. Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for allegedly leaking his reference tracks, which were used by Kendrick Lamar in their recent musical exchanges. The lawsuit claims that UMG failed to protect Drake's unreleased material, leading to its unauthorized distribution. Fans and industry insiders have mixed reactions; some see it as a strategic move by Drake to gain leverage in the feud, while others believe it highlights the complexities of music ownership and distribution in the digital age. The legal action has sparked discussions on social media about the ethics of using reference tracks and the responsibilities of record labels in safeguarding artists' work. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, but his fans are rallying behind him, viewing the legal battle as another chapter in their ongoing rivalry.

Read the Full USA Today Article at [ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/11/26/drake-lawsuit-umg-kendrick-reactions/76590875007/ ]
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