The legal game is heating up in the world of hip hop. Drake is taking on UMG over a heated defamation case. The fight centers around the track “Not Like Us,” which Drake claims wrongly labels him. UMG denies the claims, and the courtroom battle rages on. Notably, UMG wants to call both Kendrick Lamar and Drake as witnesses.
Drake’s camp has dropped a massive list of 63 names. These include heavy hitters like UMG’s CEO Lucian Grange and heads at Interscope, Roc Nation, and even tech giants like Spotify and TikTok. Each name could reveal hidden clues about the case. A standout name is Kojo Menne Asamoah, said to have used covert tactics for the promotional push. Investigators have yet to track him down, which adds another layer of mystery.
On the flip side, UMG played it cool and served up a shorter list. Their nine names include Drake and Kendrick Lamar along with Kendrick’s manager, Anthony Saleh. Though Lamar is not accused as a defendant, his involvement adds a twist to the saga.
This courtroom drama echoes battles in our streets, where power, fame, and truth clash hard. As the case moves forward, the hip hop community watches closely. We remain tuned in, knowing that every twist in this legal journey sends ripples through our culture.
SOURCE:
Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL
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