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Limp Bizkit Sues UMG for Fraud and Breach of Contract, Citing Withheld Royalties After ‘Tremendous’ ...

The Wrap 25 Mar 2025
The complaint also states that while UMG previously covered the finances for the band to work on new music and studio recording costs, it never paid the music group back their royalties after UMG recouped its money.
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Drake’s lawyers hit back at UMG, claiming ‘millions’ believe Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics accuse him of paedophilia

Hindustan Times 21 Mar 2025
In response, UMG filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, suggesting that Drake’s legal action was the result of his inability to accept a "lost rap battle." ... UMG also referenced a 2022 petition in which ...
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Drake’s lawyers claim “millions of people” believe Kendrick Lamar was literally calling him a pedophile

NME 21 Mar 2025
In the filing – which can be viewed here – Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC accused UMG and Spotify of “illegally” aiding and boosting ‘Not Like Us’ streams in favour of Lamar – who entered a viral rap feud with Drake last year.
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Drake's record label files motion to dismiss his lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us'

NBC Bay Area 18 Mar 2025
“Drake was right then and is wrong now,” the record label’s filing stated, adding that his complaint’s “unjustified claims against UMG are no more than Drake’s attempt to save face for his unsuccessful rap battle with Lamar.”.
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Drake’s label UMG says he ‘lost a rap battle’ with Kendrick Lamar, seeks to dismiss ...

CNN 18 Mar 2025
Drake is currently represented by Republic Records, a division of UMG, and Lamar – who is not directly named in the lawsuit – is currently represented by Interscope Records, also a division of UMG.
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Drake Is Just Bitter Over Losing Rap Battle To Kendrick, UMG Claims In Attempt To ...

Vibe Magazine 18 Mar 2025
Universal Music Group (UMG) has issued its first official court response to Drake suing the label for defamation as it relates to distributing and promoting Kendrick Lamar‘s hit diss record, “Not Like Us.”.
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Our five favorite dunks from Drake’s label over his ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit

The Verge 18 Mar 2025
“Instead of accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be, he has sued his own record label in a misguided attempt to salve his wounds,” UMG says in the filing. But that’s only the start of UMG’s response.
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Drake's label says case over Lamar's 'Not Like Us' should be dismissed

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 18 Mar 2025
In a filing in Manhattan federal court, UMG said the lyrics to "Not Like Us," which according to Drake brand him a pedophile, are merely "rhetorical hyperbole" and opinion safeguarded by the U.S ... The case is Graham v UMG Recordings Inc, U.S.
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Iggy Azalea calls out former label over alleged unpaid royalties

Music News 17 Mar 2025
The Fancy rapper took to X over the weekend to accuse Universal Music Group (UMG) executives of withholding royalties from her ... Iggy, real name Amethyst Kelly, signed with UMG's label Island Def Jam in 2013 before moving to Island Records.
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Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG ‘Criminals’ Owe Her Millions of Dollars

New York Magazine 16 Mar 2025
Azalea — who signed with UMG’s Island Def Jam in 2013, moved to UMG’s Island Records after the umbrella unit was split into separate labels, and ultimately announced her departure in 2018 — claims the ...
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Iggy Azalea slams 'criminals' at Universal Music as she claims they owe her millions in ...

The Daily Mail 16 Mar 2025
Iggy Azalea is making waves by publicly criticizing her former record company, Universal Music Group (UMG) ... Iggy Azalea is making waves by publicly criticizing her former record company, Universal Music Group; seen in 2022 ... Yuck,' Azalea concluded ... .
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