Drake's legal team said Universal Music Group used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."

Drake confronted UMG about its role in promoting false pedophile accusations—"which resulted in violent threats, reputational, financial damage and more"— but they continued to republish and promote the song, despite knowing the allegations. were baseless.

Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.