Drake's legal team is challenging Universal Music Group (UMG) in an ongoing discovery dispute related to the song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar. The dispute centers on Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG.

Key Points of the Legal Battle:

• Drake claims "Not Like Us" led millions to believe he is a pedophile
• The song included an image of Drake's Toronto mansion marked with 13 sex offender markers
• UMG argues the content is "hyperbolic and exaggerated" opinion, not fact
• Drake's team is seeking documents about "Not Like Us," alleged payola, and Lamar's Super Bowl performance

UMG's Position:

• Requested court to pause discovery
• Claims Drake's allegations should be dismissed entirely
• Argues content is protected as nonactionable opinion and rhetorical hyperbole

Drake's Response:

• Opposes halting the discovery process
• Claims millions worldwide interpreted the content as factual
• States UMG continued promoting the track even after:
  • His home was attacked by a gunman
  • He informed UMG about the allegations' falsity

Current Status:

• Judge set March 27th deadline for Drake to decide on submitting an amended complaint
• Drake has until April 16th to either amend or respond to UMG's dismissal motion

Drake's attorney Michael Gottlieb states UMG is "desperate to avoid discovery" and calls the motion a ploy to prevent document production. The case continues to develop as both parties await further legal proceedings.

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