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iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Texas-based iHeartMedia said it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.” Drake had alleged in a legal petition filed in November that iHeartMedia received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost radio airplay for “Not Like Us.
Drake Settles With iHeartMedia In Legal Action That Followed Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
The Toronto rapper claimed that Universal Music Group made payments to iHeartMedia for airtime of Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track.
Drake settles part of ongoing legal fight with UMG
Drake settles payola allegations against iHeartMedia over Kendrick Lamars track while pursuing defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group in legal battle.
Deposition Drake Settles His Pay-For-Play Lawsuit Against iHeartMedia
2025 hasn’t been too kind to Drake (neither was much of 2024 thanks to Kendrick Lamar), but it seems like at least one of his legal issues is resolved; his lawsuit against iHeartMedia has apparently been settled.
Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'
Drake has alleged UMG engaged in “irregular and inappropriate business practices” to get radio airplay for “Not Like Us.”
Drake reaches settlement with iHeartMedia in legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
HeartMedia has settled a court dispute with Drake over allegations the radio network received “payola” from Universal Music Group (UMG) to play Kendrick Lamar’s anti-Drake diss track Not Like Us. In a filing on Thursday (February 27) with the Bexar County District Court in San Antonio,
Drake Settles with iHeartMedia Amid ‘Not Like Us’ Payola Probe
The rapper still alleges Universal Music Group conspired to illegally boost Kendrick Lamar on radio stations and streaming services
Drake Drops iHeartMedia From Legal Battle Over ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has removed iHeartMedia from his Texas lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over alleged "covert payments" to promote Kendrick Lamar's diss track, ‘Not Like Us.’ A recent court filing reveals that Drake and iHeart reached an "amicable resolution" without any financial settlement.
Drake Wants to See Universal Music Group’s Emails About Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track
The rapper, who settled with iHeartMedia, suspects that the major label made secret payments and offered reduced licensing ...
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Discovery to Proceed in Drake v. Universal Music Defamation Suit as Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Looms Large — Dismissal Motion Due by March 17th
Despite Drake’s settlement with iHeartMedia, discovery is moving forward in his high-stakes lawsuit against Universal Music ...