The first thing Kendrick says to me is, “Yo, thank you for understanding and not taking the verse the wrong way. I really appreciate that.” I just laughed and said, “Kendrick, you don’t get it—I’m different, bro. I actually listen to rap. I get it.”
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. Everyone keeps saying, “No round twos,” but let’s be honest—if Drake keeps throwing shots, he better be ready to catch some in return. Normally, I’d ignore cryptic tweets, but this one stuck with me. Class is definitely in session.
Here’s the thing: on one side, we’ve got a bunch of clips. On the other, a dot. Put them together, and what do you get? “The Clips and K. Dot.” Coincidence? I doubt it. Also, can we just talk about Drake’s legal team for a second? Because if Universal really wanted to win this defamation case, all they’d have to do is play that concert clip. You know the one—the infamous blue lights moment. What even was that?
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T. Word on the street is they’re cooking up something big. And if it’s true, Drake might need to brace himself. Allegedly, they’re doubling down on those claims about Drake and his history with young women. Oh, and they might be looking to expose a few more “creeps” while they’re at it. Let’s just say some files are being mentioned, and they don’t sound great for Drake.
And then there’s the defamation lawsuit Drake just filed against Universal, accusing them of backing Kendrick’s diss track Not Like Us even though they knew the claims were false. Oh, and he’s also claiming Kendrick targeted him because of his Jewish heritage. Yeah, he really went there.
But here’s where it gets tricky: people are saying this lawsuit could be a huge mistake for Drake. If it goes to discovery, his past—including those alleged ties to very young women—could come to light. This could be the start of something much bigger than Drake anticipated.
Let’s unpack this drama. Drake has accused Kendrick Lamar of making some wild, defamatory claims in his diss tracks—like saying Drake has been abusive toward his fiancée, Whitney, and even suggesting that one of Whitney’s kids was fathered by Kendrick’s close friend, Dave Free. The twist? Both Drake’s track Family Matters and Kendrick’s Not Like Us came out under the same label, UMG. So, how does Drake plan to argue that one is defamatory while the other isn’t?
At this point, it feels like Drake is spiraling. His recent moves have been backfiring left and right, and this lawsuit might just be the nail in the coffin for his reputation. Meanwhile, Kendrick and Pusha T are leveling up with Pharrell in their corner, which spells even more trouble for Drake.
So, what’s Drake’s goal here? Why is he going after UMG instead of Kendrick directly? And what’s the buzz about this Kendrick-Pusha collab? Let’s get into it.
If you missed the news, Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG in Texas, claiming they ruined his reputation by promoting Kendrick’s diss track, Not Like Us. According to Drake, UMG worked behind the scenes with Spotify to boost the song’s numbers—allegedly using paid plays, bots, and other shady tricks to make it look bigger than it actually was.
And here’s where it gets even messier: Drake is also claiming Not Like Us is anti-Semitic. He’s accusing Kendrick of taking a shot at his Jewish heritage by calling him a “colonizer.” The lawsuit points to the song’s repeated line, “Drake is not like us,” arguing it paints him as an outsider based on his identity—someone who doesn’t belong.
But that’s not even the most bizarre part. Drake is tying all of this to a shooting outside his Toronto mansion last May. In the lawsuit, he compares the incident to the Pizzagate conspiracy, saying it was a direct result of UMG releasing Not Like Us.
Here’s what allegedly happened: in the early hours of May 7, 2024, a car rolled up outside Drake’s home, someone yelled “F*** Drake,” and shots were fired. One bullet hit his front door, and another injured a security guard who’s also a close friend of Drake’s. While the police didn’t confirm the connection at the time, Drake now claims it was linked to the song’s release just days earlier.
With Kendrick and Pusha T gearing up for their next big move, and this lawsuit making headlines, things aren’t looking great for Drake. Is he just digging a deeper hole, or is there a bigger plan here? Either way, it’s about to get even messier.
As the car sped off, Drake and the others in the house rushed to help the security guard, doing everything they could to keep him alive. His lawsuit claims it took nearly 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. The next day, an intruder showed up, digging under the security fence with his hands, gaining access to the property, and shouting racist slurs and threats.
On top of everything else, Drake is upset about people making fun of him online over the PDF file allegations. He even included a photo of a flyer from Toronto showing him next to a Canadian YouTuber who was imprisoned for sexual assault.
But the strangest part of this lawsuit is that Drake isn’t even suing Kendrick. Instead, he’s going after UMG, accusing them of profiting from what he claims are false accusations. The lawsuit reads:
“This case isn’t about the artist who made Not Like Us. It’s about UMG—the music company that chose to publish, promote, exploit, and profit from allegations they knew were not only false but harmful.”
The lawsuit continues, stating that UMG is fully aware the PDF allegations are false, with statements like:
Drake has never been involved in anything that would put him on a neighborhood watch list.
Drake has never had any inappropriate relations with a minor.
Drake has never been charged or convicted of any crimes.
Still, legal experts and fans alike think this lawsuit could be a huge mistake for Drake. Not only does he have a weak case, but he’d have to prove that Not Like Us is defamatory. Plus, his own diss tracks could end up making things worse by bringing up past controversies. Here’s an example:
“He’s honestly such a great friend and role model. We texted the other day. He said, ‘I miss you so much,’ and I said, ‘I miss you more.’ He’s coming to Atlanta, and I’m so excited to see him.”
Interviewer: “You and Drake—that’s awesome! What advice does he give you?”
Respondent: “Uh, about boys. He helps me.”
Interviewer: “What?”
Respondent: “Yeah, yeah, yeah. He’s great. Wonderful. Love him. Advice with boys stays in the texts.”
Meanwhile, UMG has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit, saying he doesn’t have the evidence to back up his claims. Their lawyers argue:
“Since Drake’s petition is related to UMG’s protected free speech and he cannot prove anything with clear evidence, the court should throw out the lawsuit and make him cover UMG’s legal fees.”
UMG also points out that instead of addressing his issues directly with Kendrick, Drake is using legal action to pressure UMG and others into limiting the distribution of Not Like Us.
Basically, UMG seems to suggest that Drake’s lawsuit is an attempt to block Kendrick from performing the song at the Super Bowl halftime show. On January 26th, during the NFC Championship game, a promo aired for Kendrick’s halftime show—and guess what song was featured? Not Like Us.
But Kendrick isn’t backing down. As Drake continues to poke the bear, it seems things are about to get worse. Kendrick has now teamed up with none other than Drake’s nemesis, Pusha T. According to HipHopDX, Kendrick is featured on a track called Chains and Whips for the upcoming Clipse album.
While the song’s meaning hasn’t been confirmed, fans are already connecting the dots. Given Pusha T’s long history of dissing Drake and Kendrick’s ongoing feud with him, it looks like this track is going to be another brutal hit.
At this point, it’s hard to ignore the fact that Drake completely fumbled this beef. It’s almost like he sabotaged his own comeback. Instead of just taking the loss, laying low, and coming back later with a fire album that had nothing to do with Kendrick, he just kept making bad decisions.
Now, he’s so deep in this mess that even his biggest fans are wondering what he’s going to do next. Let’s be real—Drake’s strength has always been in his melodies, his hits, his smooth talk, and those catchy hooks. Kendrick even called him out when he said:
“Drake with the melodies, not the one that act tough.”
And he was right. That tough-guy act never really worked for Drake, and it definitely doesn’t now—especially with all these allegations hanging over him. Instead of sticking to what he does best, Drake tried to be something he’s not, and every move since “First Person Shooter” has backfired.
Now, with this lawsuit against UMG, he looks even more desperate. Fans are starting to think this lawsuit isn’t really about defamation at all—it’s about trying to stop Kendrick from taking things even further, especially if Kendrick ends up performing “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl. But the lawsuit is only making things worse, bringing up those old rumors about Drake and his connections with young women—something he probably should’ve kept out of the conversation.
And now, with Kendrick teaming up with Pusha T, things could get even uglier for Drake. If the new track “Chains and Whips” turns out to be another diss, does Drake even have a chance to respond? Or should he just take the L, regroup, and come back stronger?
What do you think about Drake’s defamation lawsuit? Is it really just a move to stop Kendrick from taking the Super Bowl stage? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned for the next video!