Dr. Dre Explains Why He Sided with Kendrick Lamar Over Drake in ‘Not Like Us’ Beef
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Legendary music producer and Aftermath Records executive Dr. Dre has finally opened up about his stance during the heated rap rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, particularly shedding light on why he sided with Lamar over the issues that arose. The feud reached a fever pitch last year when Kendrick Lamar released his explosive track Not Like Us, a response to Drake, which quickly became a chart-topping hit. The song earned multiple Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, solidifying its impact on the music industry. In June of the same year, Kendrick Lamar hosted a one-night-only event, The Pop Out, in Los Angeles. The concert was filled with surprise guests and featured Kendrick performing almost every song released during his feud with Drake. To close out the night, Dr. Dre made a surprise appearance, joining Kendrick on stage to perform snippets of iconic tracks like Still D.R.E. and California Love before introducing Not Like Us with the now-famous whisper: “Pssst, I see dead people.” Kendrick went on to perform the track five times in a row, much to the crowd’s delight. Dr. Dre has long been a mentor to Kendrick Lamar, having signed him to his Aftermath label in 2011. Recently, Dre appeared on the debut episode of The Unusual Suspects podcast, hosted by Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell, where the conversation turned to Kendrick’s Pop Out concert and his ongoing rivalry with Drake. Dre took the opportunity to explain why he chose to show his support for Lamar during the feud. While Dre emphasized that he typically avoids taking sides in rap beefs, he made it clear that his loyalty to Kendrick was cemented when Drake crossed a line. He shared: “I love that record. I’ma say this on camera. I don’t want to get negative. My whole shit is about being positive and moving forward and all that shit, but the fact I heard Drake say something negative about Kendrick’s wife and his kids, that made me say, ‘Ah, adios!’” Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 9, marking a monumental moment in his career. As of now, SZA has been confirmed as a special guest, though many are speculating that Dr. Dre might make an appearance as well. If so, it would be the second time the two collaborate at the Halftime Show, after Kendrick joined Dre’s headlining performance in 2022. Not Like Us was recently ranked as NME’s second-best song of 2024, with Fred Garratt-Stanley praising the track for its sharp character assassinations and pointed critiques, especially Kendrick’s portrayal of Drake as a “colonizer.” The song’s intense wordplay and venomous energy continue to make waves in the music world. Related Posts Uriel was evicted, not Adekunle or Doyin. Ceec, Pere Pere Egbi and his colleague Ceec discuss how their money was on Adekunle or Doyin, but they did not anticipate Read more Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Ifu Ennada talks about social media trolls: “Trolls call me transgender” Ifu Ennada, a reality television personality, recently discussed her experiences with social media abusers. When discussing the daily messages she Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Universal Music Group Responds to Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has responded to Drake’s lawsuit, in which the Canadian rapper accuses the record label of releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” Drake claims that the song, which came out in May 2024, falsely accuses him of being a pedophile and calls for violent retribution against him. He further points out that the song’s cover art features his Toronto home with labels resembling those used by law enforcement to track sex offenders. Drake alleges that UMG intentionally published, promoted, and profited from these harmful and false accusations. Drake has been associated with UMG since 2009 and expressed his frustration that the label, which he has worked closely with for years, would promote such a track. In his lawsuit, he stated that UMG “approved, published, and launched a campaign to create a viral hit” out of the song. In response to Drake’s legal filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a spokesperson for UMG called the rapper’s claims “illogical” and untrue. The representative told People Magazine, “Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist—let alone Drake—is illogical. We have invested massively in his music and our employees around the world have worked tirelessly for many years to help him achieve historic commercial and personal financial success.” The spokesperson went on to argue that Drake’s accusations are inconsistent with his own actions throughout his career. “Throughout his career, Drake has intentionally and successfully used UMG to distribute his music and poetry to engage in conventionally outrageous back-and-forth ‘rap battles’ to express his feelings about other artists. He now seeks to weaponize the legal process to silence an artist’s creative expression and to seek damages from UMG for distributing that artist’s music.” UMG also defended itself against the claim that it launched a manipulative campaign to push Lamar’s diss track to viral status. Drake had previously filed court documents alleging that UMG used bots and pay-to-play tactics to promote the song on streaming platforms and radio stations. UMG responded, stating, “The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue. We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns.” The label further stated, “No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.” Additionally, it is worth noting that a day before filing the lawsuit, Drake’s attorney Michael J. Gottlieb submitted a petition to withdraw the action and shift the case to a federal suit. Related Posts Uriel was evicted, not Adekunle or Doyin. Ceec, Pere Pere Egbi and his colleague Ceec discuss how their money was on Adekunle or Doyin, but they did not anticipate Read more Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Ifu Ennada talks about social media trolls: “Trolls call me transgender” Ifu Ennada, a reality television personality, recently discussed her experiences with social media abusers. When discussing the daily messages she Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.