Drake Names Eminem in Lawsuit Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
The ongoing rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has reached a new level, shifting from the studio to the courtroom in a surprising turn of events.
Adding an unexpected twist, Drake mentioned Eminem in an ongoing legal battle with UMG over K-Dot diss track, further fueling speculation across the hip-hop community.
Drake has filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of intentionally promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.”
The track, which has gained massive attention, accuses Drake of being a “certified pedophile” and questions his ties to prominent Atlanta rappers.
Despite its commercial success, with Grammy nods and chart-topping performance, Drake claims the song spreads “malicious falsehoods” about him, damaging his reputation.
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In the lawsuit, Drake alleges that UMG prioritized profits over ethics, accusing the label of paying YouTube influencers and content creators to amplify “Not Like Us” at his expense.
Drake’s legal team argues that this isn’t just a personal attack—it sets a dangerous precedent for how labels handle artist disputes and could negatively impact the hip-hop industry as a whole.
Here’s where Eminem enters the picture. According to Drake’s lawyers, a viral video showed Spotify suggesting “Not Like Us” when users searched for Eminem.Eminem Mentioned by Drake in Legal Battle With UMG Regarding K Dot Diss:
Drake Mentions Eminem In Federal Lawsuit With UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss 😨👀‼️ pic.twitter.com/oj4NZycRV5
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A spokesperson for UMG dismissed the claims, stating, “Drake has been one of our most successful artists for years. The idea that we’d undermine him to promote another is absurd.”
While Eminem remains uninvolved in the feud, his unexpected name drop highlights how modern hip-hop beefs are evolving. Diss tracks are no longer the sole weapon—courtroom battles are now part of the arsenal.Fans are divided over Drake’s decision to take legal action, with some praising his efforts to protect his reputation, while others see it as a distraction from the lyrical warfare that defines rap culture.