Drake secured entry to Kendrick Lamar’s sealed UMG contract as a part of his lawsuit over “Not Like Us,” however the public received’t get to learn it.

Drake simply scored a authorized win in his ongoing lawsuit towards Universal music Group, securing the suitable to evaluate Kendrick Lamar’s confidential contract with the label—although the general public received’t get a peek.

A federal choose dominated that whereas Lamar’s settlement with UMG incorporates “sensitive business information,” Drake and his authorized staff can study the complete, unredacted doc as a part of the case’s discovery.

The courtroom agreed with UMG’s argument that disclosing the contract publicly may hurt enterprise relationships and expose non-public monetary phrases.

The ruling comes amid Drake’s lawsuit accusing UMG of selling Kendrick’s chart-topping diss observe “Not Like Us.” Drake claims the label gave preferential remedy to Lamar whereas utilizing the music to wreck his fame and negotiating energy.

UMG, led by CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, has denied any wrongdoing. In courtroom paperwork, Grainge known as the accusations “groundless,” “absurd,” and a part of a “conspiracy theory.”

Drake’s attorneys argue that Lamar’s contract could reveal royalty splits, ownership clauses or creative control terms that support their claims.

They additionally need inside UMG communications about each artists’ contracts and the discharge technique behind “Not Like Us.”

The lawsuit intensified after Kendrick carried out the observe in the course of the Super Bowl LIX halftime present, which aired to over 133 million viewers. Drake alleges the efficiency reignited on-line threats and harassment towards him and his household.

UMG has resisted strongly, accusing Drake’s authorized staff of utilizing the invention course of to analyze non-public govt emails and disrupt operations.

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