Drake Initiates Legal Action Against UMG...files defamation suit against UMG over being a pedophile. Universal responds (Update: Filed Appeal)

[SunZoo]

I thought this was gonna be about Em giving him props on TDOSS for being the boogy man lol, either that or cracking jokes about ozempic during the promo, wouldn't put it past him to include that.

 

[Roadside]

If Drake wins isn't it the end of diss tracks? No record label will allow them to put on, not going to be allowed on Spotify or Youtube. Rap culture will be ireeparably damaged. If UMG can be sued for defamation, (for lyrics that they didn't even write) then the platforms will be able to be forced to take down any defamatory statements that are "published" on their platforms.

 

[Reality Check]

If Drake wins isn't it the end of diss tracks? No record label will allow them to put on, not going to be allowed on Spotify or Youtube. Rap culture will be ireeparably damaged. If UMG can be sued for defamation, (for lyrics that they didn't even write) then the platforms will be able to be forced to take down any defamatory statements that are "published" on their platforms.

Drayoncé isn't going to win. Any sort of defamation claims is negated by "Family Matters".

 

[Roadside]

Drayoncé isn't going to win. Any sort of defamation claims is negated by "Family Matters".

I don't know if "He lied on me first" is an actual defenced to defamation. I don't think Drake will win, because his case is paper thin, but once something goes to court anything can happen. I'm more suprised the other rappers and industry people just seem to say "Drake is getting his bag" without looking to the obvious side effects...

 

[Reality Check]

I don't know if "He lied on me first" is an actual defenced to defamation. I don't think Drake will win, because his case is paper thin, but once something goes to court anything can happen. I'm more suprised the other rappers and industry people just seem to say "Drake is getting his bag" without looking to the obvious side effects...

Nah, Drayoncé dug his own grave. He fell hook, line, and sinker with his own bullshyt.

 

[MarcP]

Lawbrey gotta add somebody else to the opp list

 

[Bugzbunny129]

There is no way you typed all of this on a phone.

I type longer posts everyday

Get Jewpac Shalom outta here

Lmao

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

It’s crazy, drake really killed hip hop. It’s not just hyperbole anymore

 

[PHamm]

Nothing suggests this won’t move to discovery, given factual disputes (UMG denies lobbying the Grammys; Drake implies otherwise). Courts usually favor discovery unless claims are baseless. The only question: will UMG settle to keep the industry secrets or risk it by going to trial.

Which could have significant implications not just for UMG, but also for other labels, the Grammys, and the music industry at large (explaining the coordinated hit job). If Drake’s claims are validated, it could pave the way for increased scrutiny from government regulators.

Hence why UMG is trying to address the defamation claims via this motion to dismiss, which is interesting considering the discovery petition relates to civil fraud and racketeering, not defamation.

Okay Juelz

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

Drake is the Chris Benoit of Hip Hop. Enormous legacy negated by how he chose to exit the business

 

[PHamm]

Drake is the Chris Benoit of Hip Hop. Enormous legacy negated by how he chose to exit the business

Nah. Benoit was a legend in the ring. Jewpac can't even write rhymes

 

[904]

You know, I just noticed something.

I've heard no mention of the accusations in the defamation lawsuit about Drake's alleged daughter. I would think that would come up in a defamation case. I wonder if he's afraid that may lead to an actual exposal

 

[up in here]

If Drake wins isn't it the end of diss tracks? No record label will allow them to put on, not going to be allowed on Spotify or Youtube. Rap culture will be ireeparably damaged. If UMG can be sued for defamation, (for lyrics that they didn't even write) then the platforms will be able to be forced to take down any defamatory statements that are "published" on their platforms.

Yeah basically. He is trying to kill battle rap as a whole.

 

[Big Boss]

If Drake wins isn't it the end of diss tracks? No record label will allow them to put on, not going to be allowed on Spotify or Youtube. Rap culture will be ireeparably damaged. If UMG can be sued for defamation, (for lyrics that they didn't even write) then the platforms will be able to be forced to take down any defamatory statements that are "published" on their platforms.

All these record labels gonna have a defamation staff

 

[Deltron]

Nap in the bushes fuming that he can't post tweets from randos defending drake

hopefully he's perma-bushed