Drake‘s federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group has social media asking why Meek Mill didn’t take legal action against Drizzy after their 2015 beef. On Thursday afternoon (Jan. 16), battle rapper Arsonal tweeted a question to Meek Mill, curious how he felt about Drake suing UMG over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” based on a similar situation between Drizzy and Meek.
“I wonder how @MeekMill feel bout Drake suing… Cause N***as said this n that bout him…. Drake went all out on Meek,” tweeted Arsonal. In response, Meek Mill claimed the label told me to do nothing after Drake’s diss tracks went viral. Meek’s responded to Arsonal with, “Label told me don’t drop nothing… I went against that and dropped dc4 mixtape ‘Shari Bryant backed me herself’ 90k first week to heat up … I couldn’t make any playlist either that had me confused a lil losing confidence but I knew 80% was campaign! Influence for the net only.”
Meek’s response would receive mixed reactions from social media. “He’s actually giving game here,” commented a user on Instagram. “He’s saying without the label he can’t get playlists. So how the rest of us gonna pull it off?” About Meek’s explanation, another user commented, “Meek gotta do a better job articulating his point but I think he’s saying he took his L on the chin and kept it moving. He knew the machine was against him but he didn’t go out like a bitch and bet on himself to turn it around. He actually came back and dropped some of his best music which is what Drake should’ve done.”
Drake and Meek Mill made amends in 2018 and released a collaboration track, “Going Bad.” The song would be featured on Meek Mill’s fourth album, Championships.
Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming the release of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” in May led to a series of events that endangered his family and forced him to withdraw his son from school. The legal complaint, spanning 81 pages and obtained by Complex, alleges the song’s release triggered violent incidents and a wave of harassment targeting the rapper and his loved ones.
The lawsuit details an escalating series of attacks at Drake’s Toronto home. In one incident, an armed group allegedly opened fire outside his residence, injuring a security guard and leaving the scene bloodied. The document states it took nearly 30 minutes for emergency responders to arrive. Shortly afterward, an intruder purportedly dug under a security fence to access the property. Five days after the song’s release, another break-in attempt was reported.
Drake’s legal filing further alleges that UMG enriched itself from his music catalog while failing to protect his well-being. “With the palpable physical threat to Drake’s safety and the bombardment of online harassment, Drake fears for the security of himself, his family, and his friends,” the lawsuit states. It also underscores the significant changes Drake has made, including bolstering his personal security.
In response, UMG dismissed the claims as baseless. A spokesperson told Variety, “The idea that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist—especially Drake—is nonsensical. We have invested heavily in his music and worked tirelessly to support his success.”
As the case unfolds, it shines a light on the intersection of fame, safety, and the responsibilities of major music labels toward their artists.
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