All posts tagged "payola"
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News
Spotify Pushes to Dismiss ‘Payola’ Lawsuit, Says Users Waived Right to Sue
January 22, 2026“When plaintiff signed up for Spotify’s streaming service and throughout her relationship with Spotify, plaintiff agreed...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake’s UMG Lawsuit Dismissed, But Payola Allegations Shake the Music Industry
October 13, 2025In a ruling that has reignited debate about transparency in the music business, Judge Jeannette A....
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E! News
DJ Akademiks Shuts Down Drake Payola Rumors After Kendrick Lamar Battle
June 12, 2025The outspoken media personality says his bias was personal, not paid. In the ever-unfolding aftermath of...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake Wins Legal Battle to Access Kendrick Lamar’s Universal Contracts in ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit
April 3, 2025Michael Gottlieb, Drake’s lead attorney, celebrated the ruling, stating “Now it’s time to see what UMG...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake Pushes for Universal Music Group’s Emails in Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Dispute
March 8, 2025Drake is intensifying his legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG), seeking internal communications regarding the...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake Settles With iHeartMedia Amid Payola Allegations Over “Not Like Us”
March 8, 2025Drake has reached a private settlement with iHeartMedia following his lawsuit against the radio company. The...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Funkmaster Flex Backs Drake Amidst Legal Dispute with Universal Music Group
November 27, 2024The world of hip-hop is no stranger to drama, and in 2024, it appears Drake has...
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Hip Hop/ Rap
Drake Sues UMG, Spotify Over Alleged Plot to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
November 26, 2024One of the most surprising allegations involves UMG purportedly paying Apple to make its voice assistant,...
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