UMG, Drake and Spotify

Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of artificially inflating streams of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" in court filing
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
In court filing, Drake alleges UMG and Spotify artificially inflated popularity of diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has filed a court petition against Spotify and UMG, alleging that they artificially inflated popularity of diss track 'not like us'.
Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make ‘Not Like Us’ seem popular
Musically speaking, I’d say Drake lost the tit-for-tat feud this year between himself and Kendrick Lamar, which culminated in Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” But Drake (real name: Aubrey Graham) doesn’t seem to want to accept defeat that easily.
Why is Drake suing UMG and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar?
Drake’s feud with Universal Music Group just escalated to DEFCON 1. The Toronto rapper has filed his second lawsuit against the music giant, with his lawyer having previously dropped allegations that UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play" scheme with iHeartRadio to boost Kendrick Lamar’s "false song" "Not Like Us" on the airwaves.
DJ Akademiks exposes Spotify-UMG deal behind Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ in search results
DJ Akademiks exposes a Spotify-UMG controversy, alleging the manipulation of search results to promote Not Like Us.
Best Reactions To Drake Going Full Karen Against UMG & Spotify
Compilation of social media reactions to Drake accusing UMG and Spotify of 'artificially inflating' Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Drake’s Lawsuit Against UMG & Spotify Explained
Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to manipulate streaming platforms in favor of Kendrick Lamar’s music while suppressing his own.
To Be Clear, Drake Isn’t Suing Kendrick Lamar, He’s Going After UMG, Spotify and iHeartRadio
The second legal action, filed in Texas, accuses UMG of defamation for releasing "Not Like Us," which was "falsely accusing [Drake] of being a sex offender," and colluding with iHeartRadio in a play-for-pay scheme.
Drake sues UMG, Spotify for ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar’s diss song
Drake has initiated legal proceedings against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that they collaborated to artificially inflate the streams
Drake Accuses UMG And Spotify Of “Artificially Inflating” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC has accused UMG of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which is used in criminal cases against organized crime. His team also alleges “deceptive business practices and false advertising” under New York state law.
Drake threatens to sue Universal Music Group, Spotify for inflating 'Not Like Us' streams
Drake alleges Universal Music Group and Spotify schemed to "artificially inflate the popularity" of Kendrick Lamar's diss track, "Not Like Us."
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Shocking revelations from Drake’s legal battle with UMG and Spotify
In a turn of events that feels ripped from a Netflix drama, Drake has lobbed a legal grenade at Universal Music Group (UMG) ...
Drake Accuses Spotify, UMG of ‘Artificially Inflating’ Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Numbers
Drake takes legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group, alleging they artificially inflated numbers for Kendrick ...
Drake files petition against UMG and Spotify over claims they illegally boosted “Not Like Us”
In a wildly surprising turn of events, Drake took legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify over what his ...
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Spotify paid Warner Music Group $1.16bn in FY 2024. (That’s around the same amount the streamer’s execs have cashed out in stock this year.)
Financial filings reveal the full package of royalties that Spotify handed over to Warner Music Group in 12 months to end of ...