Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging they used unethical methods to artificially inflate streams for Kendrick Lamar's hit song "Not Like Us." According to the filing, Drake's team claims UMG engaged in deceptive practices, including employing bots to boost streaming numbers, paying influencers for promotion, and even altering Siri commands to redirect users searching for Drake's music toward Lamar's track. The lawsuit also accuses UMG of suppressing internal dissent and firing employees loyal to Drake to conceal these actions. Drake's legal team argues these strategies misled consumers into believing the song's popularity was organic, constituting a violation of marketing and competition laws, including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). UMG has denied these allegations, calling them "offensive and untrue," asserting their promotional practices uphold ethical standards. This legal dispute follows the ongoing feud between Drake and Lamar, heightened by the success of "Not Like Us," which some view as a diss track targeting Drake. The controversy underscores the competitive and contentious nature of the music industry, with significant cultural and economic implications【5】【6】【7】.