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UMG Responds to Drake Appeal, Says He's Trying To 'Critically Undermine' Rap Because He Lost Beef
The company argued that Drake wanted to “strip words from their context.”
Major Record Labels Sue Pirate Group That Scraped Millions of Songs on Spotify
Anna's Archive, a group that claimed to have retrieved millions of songs from Spotify, is being sued by Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.
Salt-N-Pepa Lose UMG Copyright Lawsuit as Judge Dismisses Bid to Reclaim Masters
A New York federal judge threw out the rap pioneers’ case, finding they couldn’t reclaim master recordings because the copyrights were never theirs to terminate.
‘Even Stevens’ Actor Claims He Was Fired From Universal After Reporting a Pedophile
The actor known as “Beans” says his job ended after raising concerns about child safety, sparking support from fans and former co-stars.
The Weeknd Secures $1 Billion Catalog Deal, Retains Creative Control of His Work
The singer's first-of-its-kind deal places him among a small group of artists, including Michael Jackson and Queen, with billion-dollar catalogs.
Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Appeal Approved for Holiday Push Request (UPDATED)
Both sides are asking for more time, because everyone's busy this time of year.
Drake Set to Appeal “Not Like Us” Defamation Lawsuit Ruling
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group earlier this month.
Joe Budden Calls Drake a ‘B*tch’ After Judge Tosses “Not like Us” Defamation Lawsuit
"Some tweet was going around that said Drake lost 'the n***a way' and 'the white way'," Budden added.
Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss Dismissed by Judge
The OVO rapper sued Universal Music Group for releasing and promoting Kendrick’s hard-hitting diss track.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ - How to Buy the Soundtrack on Vinyl
Get your hands on the hit songs from Huntr/x and the Saja Boys at Complex.
Universal Studios Unleashes 2025 Halloween Horror Nights With Two New Haunted Houses
The annual event blends the best of vintage scares with new and exciting themed attractions and events.
Clipse Paid '7 Figures' to Get Out of Def Jam Deal Because of a Kendrick Lamar Feature
A Kendrick Lamar verse is the reason Clipse and Pusha T are no longer signed to Def Jam.
Limp Bizkit Sues UMG for Over $200 Million in Royalties
The band has accused UMG of fraud and copyright infringement.
Cam'ron on Why Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana Album Never Dropped, Claims UMG Wanted 95 Percent
Cam'ron is often blamed for the project never getting an official release. Here, Cam explains what really went down.
RDCWorld on Being Named in Drake Lawsuit: 'Biggest L's Come From Not Knowing How to Take an L'
Drake recently filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Drake Says He Had to Pull His Son Out of School Over 'Safety Concerns' in UMG Lawsuit
In his lawsuit against UMG over "Not Like Us," it's alleged that Drake fears for the "safety and security" of his family.
Drake's Lawsuit with UMG Explained: Here's What You Need to Know
Drake has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Universal Music Group, accusing the company of defamation, harassment, and deceptive business practices regarding the success of "Not Like Us."
Stephen A. Smith Says He's 'Torn' on Drake's Defamation Lawsuit
The sports expert said he "can see both sides" after reading Drake's accusations about the fallout of "Not Like Us."