Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."

Drake confronted UMG about its role in promoting false pedophile accusations—"which resulted in violent threats, reputational, financial damage and more"— but they continued to republish and promote the song, despite knowing the allegations. were baseless.

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."