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Republic Records Stays on Top Before Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Storm Hits
The global music industry is holding its breath for Taylor Swift’s next big wave. Her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, released...
Kendrick Lamar Wins Legal Battle Against Drake Over “Not Like Us”
A federal judge in New York has dismissed rapper Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 diss track,...
Kendrick Lamar Contract Sealed as Drake Pursues UMG Over Defamatory Song
A U.S. federal judge has approved the sealing of a redacted version of Kendrick Lamar’s recording contract in the ongoing lawsuit between Drake...
Drake Demands UMG CEO’s Emails in “Not Like Us” Legal Battle
Drake’s legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s hit Not Like Us has intensified. On August 12, 2025, Drake’s lawyers...
Music Industry Sees Mixed Results in Q2 2025 as Growth Meets Investor Caution
The second quarter of 2025 brought mixed earnings for the global music industry. While some companies saw solid growth, investor confidence remained shaky...
UMG Board Loses Major Shareholder as Cyrille Bolloré Steps Down
Cyrille Bolloré, a major shareholder and board member of Universal Music Group (UMG), has stepped down from UMG’s board of directors, effective immediately....
Universal Music, Home to Taylor Swift and Drake, Files for US Listing
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music label, has confidentially filed for a US stock market listing. The announcement was made on...
Drake Names 63 Witnesses in UMG Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
Drake has named 63 potential witnesses in his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), expanding his legal battle over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track...
Def Jam Cuts Clipse After Kendrick Lamar Collab Raises Drake Concerns
Hip-hop duo Clipse has been dropped from their Def Jam record deal after refusing to remove Kendrick Lamar from a song on their...
Lil Wayne Producer Deezle Sues UMG for $3 Million Over “The Carter 3” Royalties
Producer Deezle has filed a $3 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over unpaid royalties from Lil Wayne’s album The Carter 3....
Drake Shifts Focus to UMG After Settling With iHeartMedia Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
Drake has officially settled his legal dispute with iHeartMedia over the airplay of Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us. The rapper initially claimed...
Drake Ends Legal Dispute with iHeartMedia, Focus Shifts to UMG Battle
Drake has officially settled his legal conflict with iHeartMedia, putting an end to a potential lawsuit that was initially filed in Texas. The...
Drake vs. UMG: Legal Battle Takes a New Turn
Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken an unexpected turn as the record label claims he has withdrawn some of his...
Universal Music Group Adds $3.4 Billion to Market Cap After New Spotify Deal
The announcement of a new multi-year agreement between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify has sparked a significant rise in UMG’s market valuation....
Spotify and UMG Partner for New “Superfan” Subscription Model
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have signed a multi-year agreement that could introduce a new, higher-priced subscription tier for superfans. The deal...
UMG Seeks to Dismiss Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Petition, Citing Lack of Evidence
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s petition in Texas, claiming a lack of evidence to support his accusations....
Drake Drops Legal Petition Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Allegations
Drake has withdrawn a legal petition accusing Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify of manipulating the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not...
Drake to Sue Universal Music Group and iHeartRadio Over ‘Not Like Us’ Allegations
Drake’s legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG) and iHeartRadio is set to go to court in Texas on January 28, 2025. The...
UMG Cancels Grammy After-Party, Pledges Support for Displaced Employees
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the cancellation of all its Grammy-related events for 2025, including its prestigious annual after-party and the highly...
Drake Calls Leaked DM About UMG Lawsuit “Fake”
Drake has denied sending a direct message to celebrity stylist Chris Blake Griffith about his ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG)....
Sir Jinx Takes Legal Action Against Warner, Atlantic, and UMG Over Yo-Yo Royalties
Sir Jinx, the longtime producer for Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, and Universal...
Hearing Set for December 20 in Drake’s Lawsuit Against UMG and Spotify
A hearing is scheduled for December 20, 2024, regarding Drake’s petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify. The legal dispute centers on...
Drake Files Second Lawsuit Against UMG, Claims “Not Like Us” Song Defames Him
Drake has filed a second lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the company of defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like...
UMG Responds to Drake’s Accusation Of Inflating “Not Like Us” Stream
Drake has escalated his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar by filing a legal petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify. The lawsuit...
UMG Responds to Limp Bizkit’s $200M Lawsuit
Universal Music Group (UMG) has responded to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst’s $200 million lawsuit, denying accusations of hiding royalties and calling the...
Drake Accuses UMG and Spotify of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track
Drake has filed a “pre-action” petition in Manhattan court, accusing Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify of artificially inflating streams for Kendrick Lamar’s...
