Drake has been granted access to sensitive documents from record companies in his ongoing defamation case over Kendrick Lamar’s song, Not Like Us. The star had requested copies of Lamar’s recording contract as well as information on salaries and bonuses for senior executives at Universal Music Group (UMG).

Drake is accusing UMG of defamation by allowing Lamar’s song to be published and promoted, claiming it spread the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a paedophile. UMG had filed to dismiss the case, calling it an “illogical” attempt to “silence” Lamar’s creative expression. However, a judge recently ruled that the discovery process should continue.

Drake’s team is seeking documents including all contracts between UMG and Lamar as well as the salaries and incentive plans for senior record label staff, going back to 2020. UMG had objected to the request, claiming it would be “costly and time-consuming” and an “undue burden” if the case were dismissed. A hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for August.

Not Like Us has become the biggest hit of Kendrick Lamar’s career and became his first number one single in the UK.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/creqzpd0r97o