Drake Doubles Down On UMG Payola Claims With New Motion For Discovery

Drake is taking his war with Universal Music Group (UMG) to the next level. The Toronto rap icon just filed a motion for discovery, demanding answers about UMG’s alleged payola tactics in pushing Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.”

Drizzy’s claims aren’t just about radio spins—he’s accusing UMG of paying iHeartMedia to prioritize certain tracks, pointing to their current FCC investigation as potential proof. Despite previously settling his own issues with iHeartMedia, Drake is now leveraging their regulatory troubles to bolster his case. His legal team wants a four-hour deposition with a UMG representative to unearth details about social media promo deals, influencer partnerships, and Texas-based licensing agreements.

With a pretrial conference scheduled for April 2, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest legal battles in the music industry. If Drake succeeds, it could blow the lid off record label promo tactics and reshape the industry landscape. Buckle up—this is far from over.

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Young Thug Laments Losing Lamborghini To Feds In Latest Song Snippet

Young Thug’s legal battles are making their way into his music. A new track snippet reveals the Atlanta rapper mourning the loss of his Lamborghini, one of many luxury cars seized by the feds in a 2022 raid. The estimated value of his confiscated assets? A jaw-dropping $2 to $3 million.

While he’s successfully retrieved some of his high-end jewelry, Thug is still fighting to reclaim his vehicles. However, with his strict probation terms, he has to be careful about how he addresses his legal woes. He’s serving a 40-year sentence with five years credited as time served, followed by 15 years of probation. His conditions include avoiding gang references in his music, completing 100 hours of annual community service, and staying out of the Atlanta Metro area for a decade.

Even though he’s still allowed to record and perform, Young Thug has to navigate his career like a minefield. Can he balance authenticity with compliance? One thing’s clear: the battle isn’t just in the courtroom—it’s in the booth, too.

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Chris Rock Gets Candid About Returning To Oscars After Viral Incident

Chris Rock is finally speaking out about the Oscars slap—and he’s choosing forgiveness over grudges. In a recent interview, the legendary comedian reflected on the shocking 2022 moment when Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped him after a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Rock now says, “The most miserable people on earth are people that can’t forgive,” hinting that he’s ready to move forward.

Though he once compared returning to the Oscars to reliving a crime scene, Rock is slowly making his way back into the awards scene. He attended this year’s Vanity Fair Oscars Party, rubbing elbows with stars like Timothée Chalamet and Mick Jagger, while Smith—banned from the Oscars for a decade—was nowhere to be seen.

Rock also had nothing but praise for this year’s host, Conan O’Brien, calling his performance “incredible.” While he hasn’t confirmed whether he’d ever host again, he left the door open with a simple “You never know.” Could a Rock comeback be on the horizon? Hollywood is watching.

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