Drake files legal actions claiming music industry manipulation by Universal Music Group and Spotify

Drake has filed legal actions against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they manipulated the success of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." He alleges that UMG used fraudulent practices to inflate its popularity, including the use of bots and payola. These filings are not lawsuits but attempts to gather information that could support future legal action. Drake's claims suggest he believes UMG favored Lamar in their ongoing feud, as Lamar's track recently topped the Billboard Hot 100. Drake's motives remain unclear, as he seeks to understand UMG's payment practices. Critics question the validity of his claims, noting that if UMG could create hits at will, it would do so more often.