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Universal Music CEO Fires Back At ‘Farcical’ Drake Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group, slammed Drake’s allegation that he was personally behind the release and ...

Drake's record label thinks he's being "ridiculous" with "Not Like Us" lawsuit

The overwhelming popularity of “Not Like Us” (and his decisive rap battle loss) bothered Drake so much he filed a lawsuit ...

EXCLUSIVE: UMG Faces Ruin If Drake Gets Kendrick Lamar’s Contract, Lawyers Say

Drake's legal push to unseal Kendrick Lamar's contract has UMG warning that public access could cripple its artist ...

UMG-Backed Chord Music Gets Investment From Searchlight Capital

The move comes months after Chord bought a stake in country superstar Morgan Wallen's catalog from his record label Big Loud.
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Drake’s Lawyers Demand Emails/Texts of UMG CEO Lucian Grainge and Copy of Kendrick Lamar’s Recording Contract

Drake’s legal team demands access to emails and texts from UMG CEO Lucian Grainge, as well as a copy of Kendrick Lamar’s ...
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From Chord Music Partners’ $2 billion+ raise to UMG’s Drake lawsuit drama… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s Weekly Round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our ...

Lucian Grainge Fires Back at Drake’s “Farcical” and “Nonsensical” Claims That Universal Wanted to Devalue the Rapper’s Brand

In a declaration letter, UMG's CEO was particularly blunt in describing Drake's legal moves as "groundless and indeed ...