The Hustle Daily Show Drake’s lawsuit against UMG & Spotify, explained
Nov 27, 2024
Drake is facing off against UMG and Spotify, accusing them of inflating streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s diss track. The podcast discusses the impacts of this legal battle on the music industry amid ongoing rapper rivalries. It also dives into the intricacies of potential defamation from rap battles and the burden of proof involved. On a lighter note, the hosts explore the grueling challenge of Backyard Ultra running, where participants race a loop every hour until only one is left standing. Each topic brings both tension and humor to the discussion.
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Drake vs. Kendrick and UMG/Spotify
- Drake's team filed a legal petition against UMG and Spotify, accusing them of inflating Kendrick Lamar's diss track streams.
- The petition is part of a larger feud between the two rappers.
Drake's Unconventional Approach
- Drake's legal action against UMG and Spotify is unusual for a rap beef.
- It is seen as going outside the typical norms of dealing with such disputes.
Targeting Distributors
- Drake's lawsuit targets the distributors of the diss track (UMG and Spotify) rather than Kendrick Lamar himself.
- This strategy aims to attack the popularity of the song indirectly.