The Most Insignificant Reactions to Drake Filing Defamation Suit Against UMG

Oh my brother…

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After suffering a clear defeat to Kendrick Lamar in the court of internet opinion, Drake shamelessly continues to make things worse – this time, by launching a federal defamation lawsuit against his own label UMG after withdrawing his petition much-maligned legal action against the mega label and streaming. the giant Spotify.

In the complaint, the “Hotline Bling” rapper accused UMG of spreading the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a pedophile by distributing Kendrick's diss track “Not Like Us,” according to the lawsuit, via Variety.

He also claimed that UMG knew that Lamar's lyrics and images in the song's music video were false and dangerous and that it “chose corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.” .

“UMG saw an opportunity, seized it and continued to fan the flames,” the suit continues.

Naturally, Universal hit back at Drake's allegations, pointing out how “illogical” it would be to deliberately defame their own artist.

“Not only are these claims false, but the idea that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist – let alone Drake – is illogical,” a UMG spokesperson said, according to Variety. “We have invested heavily in his music and our employees around the world have worked tirelessly for many years to help him achieve historic commercial and personal financial success.”

The label went on to point out that it has helped Drake drop his diss tracks in the past, saying the Canadian rapper “intentionally and successfully used UMG to distribute his music and poetry to engage in back-and-forth of conventionally scandalous rap. struggles to express his feelings towards other artists. Phew!

Naturally, social media erupted over the ill-timed lawsuit which was immediately mocked while fueling hilarious hysteria before Kendrick potentially performed “Not Like Us” in front of 300 million people at the Super Bowl.

Do you think Drake has permanently tainted his legacy with this lawsuit? Tell us below and see the meanest reactions to him slapping UMG with a federal defamation suit.