Drake is responding to legal actions by Universal Music Group (UMG) by referencing Michael Rapaport's unsuccessful lawsuit against Barstool Sports.

In his lawsuit against UMG, Drake alleges that Kendrick Lamar's lyrics in "Not Like Us" wrongly accused him of being a pedophile. Drake is now involving Michael Rapaport in the legal proceedings.

Drake's legal team argues that UMG's defense strategy, based on Rapaport's case against Barstool Sports, does not apply to the serious criminal accusations made against Drake.

While Rapaport's case involved exaggerated online disputes, Drake emphasizes that the public took Kendrick Lamar's lyrics seriously, impacting his global reputation.

Drake's filing highlights the cultural significance of the song and the widespread belief in the allegations, leading to real-world repercussions such as business vandalism and a home shooting.

Despite UMG's efforts to dismiss the case as artistic expression, Drake insists on holding the company accountable and seeks access to internal communications to uncover any potential profit from spreading false information.