Drake just settled a legal dispute with iHeartMedia over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
The settlement was described as amicable, meaning both sides walked away satisfied. But this doesn’t mean Drake is done fighting – his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) is still on.
What Was the Issue?
Drake accused iHeartMedia of boosting airplay for Lamar’s diss track in a pay-to-play scheme, allegedly working with UMG to flood the airwaves. The track, which accuses Drake of some serious misconduct, blew up, and he wasn’t having it. He took legal action, claiming iHeartMedia was pushing defamatory content to hurt his image.
The Settlement: What Does It Mean?
We don’t know the exact terms of the settlement – both sides are keeping it quiet. What we do know is that Drake’s legal team seems happy with the outcome, and iHeartMedia is off the hook. But his beef with UMG? That’s still heating up.
The UMG Battle Isn’t Over
Drake is still going after Universal Music Group, accusing them of:
- Not stopping the release of “Not Like Us.”
- Helping inflate its popularity through sketchy marketing tactics.
UMG, of course, denies all of this. They’ve called Drake’s claims “offensive and untrue” and insist they played no part in any kind of shady promotion.
Drake vs. Kendrick: The Bigger Feud
This lawsuit is just part of the ongoing war between the two rappers. Since 2023, they’ve been going back and forth with diss tracks, but “Not Like Us” hit differently. The song didn’t just attack Drake’s rap skills – it made some heavy accusations that led to major fallout.
Lamar’s track even won multiple Grammys, which only added fuel to the fire. Now, Drake is using the legal system to hit back, trying to hold media companies and labels accountable for how diss tracks are pushed.
Drake’s settlement with iHeartMedia closes one chapter, but his legal war with UMG is far from over. If he wins, it could set a huge precedent for how music labels handle beef tracks in the future.
For now, the battle continues.
