The legal battle between Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken another turn, with the label seeking to dismiss the rapper’s lawsuit.

The dispute centers around UMG’s role in promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” which Drake claims led to harmful consequences.

However, UMG is pushing back, arguing that Drake’s claims are unfounded. The motion, filed earlier on Monday, challenged the legitimacy of Drake’s case, stating that it is merely an attempt to recover from a public defeat rather than a genuine legal grievance.

The label asserted that Drake “lost a rap battle that he provoked and in which he willingly participated,” arguing that instead of accepting the outcome, he resorted to legal measures to “salve his wounds.”

Furthermore, UMG accused Drake of contradicting his own stance on artistic freedom, pointing out that he had previously signed a petition condemning the use of rap lyrics in legal proceedings.

“Drake was right then and is wrong now,” the motion stated, reinforcing their claim that the lawsuit lacks merit.

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