Drake to File Amended Universal Music Lawsuit as Settlement Talks Stall
Drake is preparing an amended lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) in their ongoing defamation dispute. The rapper's legal team has confirmed they will file the updated complaint within 20 days, meeting the April 16th deadline set by the court.
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The lawsuit centers around Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us," which Drake claims has led fans to believe false allegations about him. The dispute has intensified over discovery requests, with Drake seeking extensive documentation related to the song's promotion and contracts.
Both parties have stated that "settlement discussions would not be productive at this time." Drake's team maintains that meaningful negotiations can only proceed after UMG provides the requested "Not Like Us" documentation, while UMG seeks to pause discovery pending their dismissal motion.
Key developments:
- A pre-trial conference is scheduled for April 2nd
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour begins shortly after
- Drake's discovery requests include details about Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show
- The case number is 1:25-cv-00399
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Drake performing onstage in concert
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