Archive · 16 Aug 2025
UMG CEO Responds to Drake's Lawsuit Over Lamar's Diss Track
Drake, a famous rapper, is suing a music company called Universal Music Group (UMG).
He says UMG helped another rapper, Kendrick Lamar, release a song that contained lies about him.
UMG's CEO, Lucian Grainge, says this claim is silly because UMG has invested lots of money in Drake.
Grainge also says he didn't even hear the song before it was released.
Drake is not suing Kendrick Lamar but is targeting UMG, arguing they profited from false claims.
The CEO maintains he was not involved in promoting the song and dismisses the lawsuit as a distraction.
Drake sued Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar's diss track, 'Not Like Us'.
Drake claimed UMG orchestrated a campaign against him with the song's false allegations.
UMG CEO Lucian Grainge refuted Drake's claims in a declaration letter.
Grainge stated Drake's allegations are 'farcical' and 'nonsensical'.
Grainge said he had never heard the song or seen its art before release.
- Who
- Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group and Drake.
- What
- Universal Music Group's CEO, Lucian Grainge, responded to Drake's lawsuit concerning Kendrick Lamar's diss track, 'Not Like Us'.
- When
- August 14, 2025, after Drake's lawsuit in January.
- Where
- Southern District of New York.
- Why
- Drake is suing UMG because he claims the company promoted false allegations in a diss track by Kendrick Lamar.
Drake's Position
UMG's Position
Allegations of Orchestration and Harm
Drake's Position
Drake alleges UMG orchestrated a malicious campaign using Kendrick Lamar's diss track to harm his reputation.
UMG's Position
UMG, represented by Lucian Grainge, denies the allegations, calling them 'farcical' and 'nonsensical'.
- Plaintiff
- Drake
- Defendant
- Universal Music Group (UMG)
- Lawsuit Filed
- January 2025
- Song in Question
- Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
- UMG CEO
- Lucian Grainge
- Grainge's Stance
- Drake's claims are 'farcical'