Key takeaways from Drake's dizzying lawsuit against UMG

Drake took Adonis out of school and arranged for him and his mother, Sophie Brussaux, to leave the country

In the trialDrake alleges that the aftermath of “Not Like Us” created concern for his family and his safety. Drake says he pulled his son Adonis out of school. It is alleged that Adonis and his mother, Sophie, were moved out of Canada for their protection. On May 7, 2024, a security guard was shot outside the Toronto rapper's property, and the gunman reportedly shouted “f*ck Drake” before shooting. A bodyguard was hit in the shooting, and Drake says he and guests at his property had to help save the man's life.

The next day, Drake alleges another trespasser used his bare hands to dig a hole large enough to enter the property before being apprehended. Drake then says that on May 9, another intruder tried to break into the mansion.

According to Drizzy, this all happened in 72 hours. after the release of “Not Like Us” on YouTube.

In the lawsuit, Drake says nothing “very close” ever happened to him until the discord.

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Drake Claims UMG Invested Significant Amount to Have 'Not Like Us' Performed at Super Bowl LIX

Paragraph 11 of trial alleges that UMG used “significant financial investments and leveraged its professional relationships” to ensure “Not Like Us” was performed at Super Bowl LIX.

Lawsuit discusses UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge's quick response to his appointment in the Diddy trial

Paragraph 19 of Dake's trial discusses Sir Lucian Grainge and UMG accused of aiding and abetting Sean “Diddy” Combs. The lawsuit argues that Grainge and UMG should therefore understand the damage caused by promoting Kendrick's scathing dissents.

“Last year, UMG and Sir Grainge were accused, on their own terms, without any factual basis, of aiding and abetting Sean P. Diddy Combs in criminal sexual acts,” the complaint reads. .

“Sir Grainge also explained that “a single lie can destroy a reputation for integrity and… although it takes years to build a reputation, it can be ruined in five minutes.” Thus, recognizing that false allegations against him could interfere with his efforts to “lead an honorable personal and professional life.” In contrast, when Drake confronted UMG about its role in promoting sexual misconduct allegations that lacked “any factual basis” against him, UMG refused to do anything to help him. »

Drake wants monetary damages from UMG

Drake is seeking nominal, compensatory, special and punitive damages as well as attorneys' fees.