Drake has filed a second legal petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and iHeartRadio over Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us," escalating the controversy surrounding the song's release and distribution.

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The new Texas court filing alleges that UMG participated in a "pay-to-play scheme" with iHeartRadio to promote the song. Drake's legal team claims UMG knowingly released and distributed content that falsely accused him of serious misconduct, despite having the power to prevent its release or require edits.

Key points of the legal action:

• Both filings are "pre-action" petitions seeking depositions, not formal lawsuits
• Drake's lawyers claim to have evidence for defamation charges
• Additional civil fraud and racketeering claims may follow based on deposition findings
• The legal action reveals growing tensions between Drake and UMG, his career-long label

The controversy highlights the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with many fans noting that Drake's legal admission of harm caused by "Not Like Us" may represent a significant moment in hip-hop rivalry history.

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Neither UMG nor iHeartRadio have responded to media requests for comment. Notably, Kendrick Lamar is not named as a defendant in either filing and faces no legal accusations.

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