“Complaint’s unjustified claims against UMG are no more than Drake’s attempt to save face for his unsuccessful rap battle with Lamar.” In its motion to dismiss, Universal is arguing that ...

(Image via Getty) Universal Music Group (UMG) filed a motion dismissing Drake's defamation lawsuit because they claim he filed it to "save face" after losing to Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle.

“Complaint’s unjustified claims against UMG are no more than Drake’s attempt to save face for his unsuccessful rap battle with Lamar.” UMG’s suit additionally calls attention to the ...

Drake’s defamation lawsuit against his own recording label over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us,” must be dismissed, lawyers for Universal Music Group argue in a new motion filed ...

The label’s lawyers also noted that Drake “had no concerns using UMG’s platform to publish slurs about Lamar during their rap feud,” including unproven claims of domestic violence.