Drake and iHeartMedia Attain Settlement in Authorized Dispute Over Kendrick’s ‘Not Like Us’


Drake, who confronted the brunt of appreciable public disapproval within the midst of his beef with Kendrick, has reached an “amicable decision of dispute” with Texas primarily based iHeartMedia. For the uninitiated, Drake is the primary rapper to sue within the wake of a rap beef, and a part of the dispute was iHeartMedia’s alleged boosting of radio performs influenced by alleged funds from the Common Media Group (UMG).
The authorized petition was filed by Drake’s authorized staff in November 2024 in Bexar County, Texas, and was step one in initiating a lawsuit. The petition required firm representatives from each UMG and iHeartRadio to be deposed — however now, in newest developments, plainly iHeartRadio is within the clear.
“We’re happy that the events had been in a position to attain a settlement passable to either side, and don’t have any additional touch upon the matter,” remarked Drake’s authorized staff in a public assertion.
Now, followers are confused about what truly went down. The settlement, actually, has created extra questions than it has answered. Particularly contemplating the phrases of the settlement haven’t been made public — it’s solely the result that has come to mild. Followers are questioning why Drake selected to accept a personal settlement, if he was so certain he’d win.
Conversely, there are additionally followers that marvel why iHeartMedia would settle in the event that they thought they’d a robust case. Whereas there are any public solutions proper now, we urge readers to remain tuned for any updates on the story ought to it develop additional.