Spotify, Kendrick Lamar and UMG

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Smashes Records With 363 Million Spotify Streams in Opening Week
Kendrick Lamar did it again. The Grammy-winning rapper’s new album, GNX, amassed an incredible 363 million streams on Spotify during its opening week, marking the biggest rap streaming week of… The post Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Smashes Records With 363 Million Spotify Streams in Opening Week appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News,
Why is Drake suing UMG and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar?
Drake’s feud with Universal Music Group just escalated to DEFCON 1. The Toronto rapper has filed his second lawsuit against the music giant, with his lawyer having previously dropped allegations that UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play" scheme with iHeartRadio to boost Kendrick Lamar’s "false song" "Not Like Us" on the airwaves.
To Be Clear, Drake Isn’t Suing Kendrick Lamar, He’s Going After UMG, Spotify and iHeartRadio
The second legal action, filed in Texas, accuses UMG of defamation for releasing "Not Like Us," which was "falsely accusing [Drake] of being a sex offender," and colluding with iHeartRadio in a play-for-pay scheme.
Kendrick Lamar's Surprise LP ‘GNX' Tops U.K.'s Albums Chart
Kendrick Lamar has landed his second No.1 on the U.K. Albums Chart with GNX, his surprise-released sixth studio album. The Compton rapper previously topped the chart in 2015 with his third LP To Pimp A Butterfly,
Kendrick Lamar has a lot to get off his chest in surprise new album, 'GNX'
Despite his massive success, the Southern California rapper who took on Drake and won still has a lot to complain about
Kendrick Lamar earns his fourth number one studio album with “GNX”
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” debuts at number one in US. Kendrick Lamar continues his reign in hip-hop with the release of his surprise album, GNX. The 12-track project has captiv
Kendrick Lamar secures second number-one album in UK chart with GNX
US rapper Kendrick Lamar has secured his second number-one album in the UK chart with GNX. The 12-track record was a surprise release featuring contributions from American R&B star SZA as well as artist Lefty Gunplay,
Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode
Album Review: Kendrick Lamar, ‘GNX’
Imagine, for a moment, a world where GNX arrived with no industry-shaking feud in its rearview. Kendrick Lamar could probably make an album like it at several points in his career, but there’s no doubt it’s a hard pivot from 2022’s contemplative and messy Mr.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid ...
Drake accuses Universal Music, Spotify of ‘artificially inflating’ Kendrick Lamar’s diss track streams
In court documents obtained by The Post, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC said that UMG — which distributes both rappers’ music — ...
Drake accuses record company of using bots to ‘artificially inflate’ Kendrick Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ on Spotify
Musician Drake alleges that Universal Music Group “conspired” to artificially boost Kendrick Lamar’s searing diss track “Not ...
Drake v. Kendrick Lamar: As 'God's Plan' Rapper Launches Diss Track Lawsuit, Who Wins the Battle of Property Portfolios?
According to news reports, the hip-hop mogul, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, 38, is bringing legal action against ...
Drake alleges UMG, Spotify falsely inflated Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify, alleging they conspired to falsely pump up the ...
Drake goes legal over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ accuses Universal and Spotify of ‘artificially’ boosting diss track
Drake filed a petition alleging Universal Music “launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services … in ...
Drake takes legal action against UMG & Spotify for allegedly boosting Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Drake is taking legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify for allegedly giving Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' an ...
Drake says Spotify and label 'artificially inflated' Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
The song dissing Drake calls him a “certified pedophile” and a “predator” and someone whose name should “be registered and ...
Drake accuses Spotify, Universal of illegally boosting Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has taken legal action accusing Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of artificially inflating the popularity of ...