Drake Stands His Ground as UMG Tries to Play Defense

Drake isn’t folding under pressure — he’s turning up the heat.

After Universal Music Group tried warning him to “be careful what you ask for,” the 6 God’s legal team snapped back, calling out the label’s “desperate attempt” to spin the truth.

According to Drake’s camp, this lawsuit isn’t just about one artist — it’s about standing up to a system that’s profited off creatives for decades.

“Drake isn’t hiding from anything. He’s demanding accountability — not just for himself, but for every artist who’s been used and tossed aside,” a rep said.

They made it clear that shifting the legal battle from Texas to New York wasn’t backing down — it was a strategic move. Meanwhile, UMG’s own petition didn’t hold up, which they say speaks volumes.

Now, Drake’s ready to dig deeper — and he’s expecting top UMG execs like Lucian Grainge and John Janick to answer under oath.

“UMG claims to empower creativity, but in reality, it milks artists for profit,” the statement continued. “Drake is just the one bold enough to challenge it publicly.”

The legal firestorm escalated after Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance of “Not Like Us,” where certain lyrics were censored. Drake’s team believes that moment added weight to their case, showing signs of interference and reputational damage.

UMG has brushed off the claims and warned that if the case moves forward, Drake himself will be put under scrutiny. But Drake’s message is clear: bring it on.

“He knows exactly what he asked for,” his team concluded. “The truth.”