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Universal Claims Drake Used Label Against Kendrick Lamar, Now Seeks New Defamation Standard

Universal Music Group has filed a blistering response to Drake's defamation appeal over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.' Discover why UMG calls the move a threat to hip-hop.

International Business Times UK

“The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like, and before she knew what she was signing away”: Lorde confirms that she no longer has a recording deal with UMG

Her previous contract expired at the end of 2025, and she says that she now has a feeling “of openness and possibility”

MusicRadar

How the fan economy is making everyone a winner

There’s a new business model in town — now devoted followers are participating directly with their heroes, writes Chris Blackhurst

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2026 Grammys Afterparties: Heated Rivalry Stars Fuel Dating Tea & Charli xcx Lets Loose

Step inside the 2026 Grammys afterparties, where the celebs mixed, mingled and danced the night away and the pics are to DIE for.

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Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

A federal judge has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim ownership of their master recordings from Universal Music Group

The Independent UK

"Did not establish that they ever owned the copyrights to their sound recordings, let alone transferred them to anyone else": Salt-N-Pepa lose battle over ownership of masters to Universal

Label had withdrawn their first three albums from streaming

MusicRadar

Nvidia and Universal Music Group join forces to develop 'responsible AI' for music

Described as an "antidote to AI slop," the strategic partnership will expand Nvidia's AI music models and develop new AI-powered music creation tools with direct input from artists.

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Splice partners with UMG on the development of AI-powered tools and virtual instruments

Details are scarce, but the two companies say the tools will enable "UMG artists to bring their own sounds into Splice's AI workflows"

MusicRadar

Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?

Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried

The Guardian - UK

21 Savage warned Drake about Kendrick Lamar feud

21 Savage warned Drake not to get into a rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, telling him "there’s no way you can win".

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Big content is taking on AI – but it’s far from the David v Goliath tale they’d have you believe

Deals between media conglomerates and tech companies serve both sets of interests, while leaving artists by the wayside, says video essayist, writer and researcher Alexander Avila

The Guardian - UK

Universal Music went from suing an AI company to partnering with it. What will it mean for artists?

Last week, artificial intelligence (AI) music company Udio announced an out-of-court settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG) over a lawsuit that accused Udio (as well as another AI music company called Suno) of copyright infringement.

The Conversation

"We've seen this before - everyone talks about 'partnership,' but artists end up on the sidelines with scraps": Music Artists Coalition on Universal/Udio deal – More Details Please!

Artists' advocacy group fear that AI deal will stitch up musicians

MusicRadar

“Together, we can foster a healthy AI ecosystem in which artists, songwriters, music and technology companies can all flourish and create incredible experiences for fans”: Universal and Udio lay down their arms to collaborate on new legal AI platform

But will artists be fairly compensated?

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AI music platform Udio and Universal Music strike a deal—is this AI music's Spotify moment?

UMG allies with AI music startup Udio for an AI-powered music streaming service.

International Business Times

Universal Music Strikes Deal with AI Company Udio After Copyright Clash

Universal Music settles copyright dispute with AI startup Udio, launching a new AI-powered music platform for licensed content.

International Business Times UK

Drake vs Kendrick Lamar: Did a Judge Just End the Most Explosive Rap Lawsuit of the Year?

A federal judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us', ruling the song non-defamatory.

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Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track dismissed

Drake's lawsuit against his own record label over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us has been dismissed.

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The Guardian - US

Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group dismissed

Rapper had claimed UMG helped to damage his reputation by distributing Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us

The Independent UK

Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us track dismissed by judge

Judge ruled against Drake’s defamation claims on the grounds that Lamar’s track constitutes ‘nonactionable opinion’

Reason

Judge Rejects Drake's Defamation + Harassment Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Diss Track

A short excerpt from Judge Jeannete Vargas's long opinion in Graham v. UMG Recordings, Inc.; read the full opinion for… The post Judge Rejects Drake's Defamation + Harassment Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Diss Track appeared first on Reason.com.

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“We were at the peak of our confidence. It felt like there wasn’t anything we couldn’t do”: Queen’s A Night at the Opera and Bo Rhap to get 50th anniversary reissues in October

“It was a watershed album for us” remembers Brian May

Euronews

Massive Attack pull their music from Spotify and platforms in Israel

The band has asked their label, UMG, to remove their music not just from Spotify but all streaming platforms in Israel.

The Independent UK

Universal Music chief hits back at Drake’s ‘farcical’ Not Like Us lawsuit

Canadian rapper is suing label he shares with Kendrick Lamar for defamation over its release of rival’s hit diss track

The Guardian - UK

Universal deny that head Lucian Grainge was personally involved in Kendrick Lamar attack on Drake

UMG have called for Drake’s motion to include Grainge’s communications on the matter to be denied, calling it ‘so strained’ as to ‘defy credulity’

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