UMG Requests Extension To Respond To Drake Lawsuit

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Drake’s legal clash with Universal Music Group (UMG) has hit a delay due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have disrupted the label’s ability to mount its defense.

UMG, the defendant in this high-stakes lawsuit, has formally requested a 34-day extension to respond to the claims, citing the fires’ significant impact on its executives and legal team. Attorney Nicholas P. Crowell, representing UMG, emphasized the urgency of the situation in a court filing, stating the extension would allow the company sufficient time to address the allegations.

At the heart of the lawsuit is Drake’s claim that UMG engaged in defamation and harassment by allegedly approving and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.” The track, according to Drake, falsely portrays him as a pedophile—a narrative he asserts has led to severe consequences in his personal life. The filing highlights incidents of violence at Drake’s Toronto home, which he links directly to the song’s accusations and the label’s involvement in its release.

Drake argues that UMG’s actions went beyond artistic expression, accusing the company of deliberately fueling a false narrative for profit at his expense. His lawsuit not only seeks accountability but also underscores the real-world ramifications of such allegations, particularly in an era when music and social media can rapidly amplify controversy.

The legal delay caused by the wildfires adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious case. As UMG prepares its defense, the lawsuit raises broader questions about responsibility and boundaries in the music industry, where creative expression can sometimes collide with personal reputations.

For now, the case remains in limbo, leaving fans and industry insiders awaiting the next chapter in this high-profile dispute.


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