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Drake Honors Nelly Furtado at Junos, Rekindles Beef Over Snubs
entertainment11 days ago

Drake Honors Nelly Furtado at Junos, Rekindles Beef Over Snubs

Drake saluted Nelly Furtado with a pre-recorded message as she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Junos, praising her career and recalling past onstage moments while also joking about Junos snubs toward Take Care; Shad later corrected Drake on social media; Tate McRae dominated the night with multiple awards, Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Furtado’s tribute performance featured Lido Pimienta, Tanya Tagaq, and Alessia Cara.

via Pitchfork|
#canadian-music-awards#drake#entertainment
UMG Defends Lyrics Context in Drake Case, Calls Appeal Hypocritical
music13 days ago

UMG Defends Lyrics Context in Drake Case, Calls Appeal Hypocritical

UMG has filed an 83-page brief in the Second Circuit arguing Drake’s bid to revive his defamation suit over Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' is illogical and hypocritical, insisting Lamar’s lyrics were nonactionable opinion and that Drake seeks a harsher standard for lyric-based statements; Drake originally sued UMG in Jan 2025, claiming the label promoted the track to spread a false claim that he is a pedophile, but a district court ruled the lyrics were hyperbolic and not factual. The case tests how defamation law applies to rap lyrics and whether context can shield artists from liability.

via rollingstone.com|
#defamation#drake#kendrick-lamar
Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit
music18 days ago

Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit

In a lengthy GQ interview, Jay-Z weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, saying the feud crossed lines by dragging people’s kids into it and suggesting that collaborations could heal the culture. He also explains why he refused to settle a sexual‑assault lawsuit, insisting settlement isn’t in his DNA and that he had to protect his family, with strong support from Beyoncé and his partners as he navigates the storm.

via Variety|
#drake#jay-z#kendrick-lamar
music2 months ago

Rocky Don't Be Dumb Diss Sparks Rihanna-Drake Controversy

Fans are buzzing after A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb includes diss lines toward Drake, notably “First you stole my flow, so I stole your b***h” on the track STOL E YA FLOW. The lyrics have sparked debate over whether the insult targets Rihanna or Drake’s ex Sophie Brussaux, with some fans calling it disrespectful and others treating it as typical rap beef. Rocky previously commented on the beef in a New York Times Popcast interview, leaving reactions mixed and opinions divided.

via HotNewHipHop|
#adollarap-rocky#dont-be-dumb#drake
A$AP Rocky Fires Back at Drake With 'Stole Ya Flow' on Don’t Be Dumb
entertainment2 months ago

A$AP Rocky Fires Back at Drake With 'Stole Ya Flow' on Don’t Be Dumb

A$AP Rocky keeps the Drake beef alive on his album Don’t Be Dumb, releasing the track 'Stole Ya Flow' that appears to taunt Drake by claiming he stole Rocky’s flow and referencing Rihanna. Rocky hinted in a NYT Popcast that the diss is aimed at Drake, while noting it’s open to interpretation. The beef traces back to Drake’s 2023 diss about Rihanna and has sparked a broader back‑and‑forth across songs, with no resolution in sight.

via HipHopDX|
#adollarap-rocky#drake#entertainment
music-industry5 months ago

Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Drake's Streaming Earnings Were Fraudulent

A class action lawsuit accuses Spotify of enabling massive streaming fraud, with Drake allegedly benefiting from billions of inauthentic streams, which could have cost other artists hundreds of millions of dollars. The suit claims Spotify's inadequate anti-fraud measures and highlights alleged manipulations such as VPN usage to inflate stream counts, though Drake is not directly accused of wrongdoing. Spotify denies benefiting from fraud and states it invests heavily in combating artificial streaming.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#artificial-streams#class-action-lawsuit#drake
Spotify sued over alleged inflated Drake streams by bots
business5 months ago

Spotify sued over alleged inflated Drake streams by bots

Rapper RBX has filed a class action lawsuit against Spotify, accusing the streaming platform of allowing fraudulent streams, primarily benefiting Drake, which has caused financial harm to legitimate artists and rightsholders. The lawsuit claims billions of fake streams inflated Drake's popularity, impacting royalty distributions, although Spotify denies benefiting from such fraud and states it actively combats artificial streaming. The case highlights ongoing concerns about streaming platform practices and artist compensation.

via NBC News|
#artistic-royalties#business#drake
business5 months ago

Spotify Sued Over Alleged Fraudulent Drake Streams

A class action lawsuit alleges Spotify has ignored widespread fraudulent streaming, particularly involving billions of fake streams of Drake's music, generated by bot accounts using VPNs and other methods, which harms legitimate artists and benefits Spotify's advertising revenue. The lawsuit focuses on irregular streaming patterns and geographic anomalies in Drake's streams, raising concerns about the integrity of streaming metrics and artist compensation.

via Rolling Stone|
#bot-accounts#business#drake
entertainment5 months ago

Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has filed an appeal against the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us,' which was deemed by a judge as a nonactionable opinion. The legal battle stems from UMG's promotion of the track, with Drake's team planning to challenge the court's decision in the Court of Appeals.

via variety.com|
#appeal#defamation#drake
entertainment5 months ago

Drake Appeals Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has filed an appeal to overturn a court dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us,’ which called him a 'certified pedophile.' The lawsuit was dismissed on the grounds that lyrics in diss tracks are hyperbolic opinions not meant as factual statements, but Drake’s team argues many fans took the lyrics seriously. The appeal could prolong the legal battle for over a year.

via Billboard|
#appeal#defamation-lawsuit#diss-track
entertainment6 months ago

Drake and Sophie Brussaux Celebrate Adonis' 8th Birthday with a Western-Themed Party

Drake and Sophie Brussaux celebrated their son Adonis' 8th birthday with a Western-themed party, showcasing a positive co-parenting relationship, despite Drake's recent legal issues with UMG. The event was marked by family support and public praise for Drake's handling of fatherhood, amidst ongoing legal battles and media scrutiny.

via HotNewHipHop|
#adonis-birthday#co-parenting#drake