UMG chief Lucian Grainge calls Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit ‘ridiculous’ Lucian Grainge is the chief executive of Universal Music Group.

UMG CEO Lucian Grainge responded to Drake’s demand to read his emails amid the ongoing lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track “Not Like Us.

Lucian Grainge Fires Back at Drake’s “Farcical” and “Nonsensical” Claims That Universal Wanted to Devalue The Rapper’s Brand In a declaration letter, UMG's CEO was particularly blunt ...

Drake believes UMG signed off on "Not Like Us" being released with the controversial and brand-damaging "pedophile" lyric. Written by D.L. Chandler Published on August 13, 2025 ...

UMG is urging Judge Jeannette A. Vargas to keep Kendrick Lamar’s contract under seal, arguing that even redacted sections reveal sensitive terms that could be weaponized by rival labels or ...

In a sworn declaration, UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge called Drake's latest legal claims "groundless and indeed ridiculous." Written by D.L. Chandler Published on August 15, 2025 ...

The Canadian rapper has been one of UMG’s top-selling artists since he first signed with the company’s Republic imprint in 2009; that deal was re-upped in 2022 for a reported $400 million.

Grainge also denied having any personal involvement in the rollout or marketing for "Not Like Us." "Whilst, as part of my role, I certainly have financial oversight of and responsibility for UMG ...

Drake first filed his suit against UMG for defamation and harassment through Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in January.

Sir Lucian Grainge finds it absolutely RIDICULOUS that Drake says he was behind a scheme to hurt one of his biggest artists when the label released Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track ...