JOURNAL ARTICLE

Drake Takes His Rap Beef with Kendrick Lamar to Court.

  • Published In: Young Lawyer, 2025, v. 29, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Watt, Melissa Lynne; Casey, Raika 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the escalating feud between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake, highlighting Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which achieved significant commercial success and garnered five Grammy nominations. In response, Drake filed an 81-page federal lawsuit against UMG Recordings Inc., alleging defamation and harassment related to the promotion of Lamar's track, claiming it falsely portrayed him as a criminal pedophile and incited public violence against him. The article contrasts this modern legal approach to resolving disputes in hip-hop with historical rivalries, such as that between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., emphasizing the unprecedented nature of using the court system in this context. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Young Lawyer. 2025/01, Vol. 29, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1090-6878
  • Accession Number:186359800
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