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Universal Music Files Motion to Dismiss Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Texas Petition Over Lack of Evidence
Universal Music has filed a motion to dismiss Drake's Texas petition claiming the company conspired to inflate Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.'
Universal Music has filed a motion to dismiss Drake ‘s petition for pre-suit deposition in Bexar County, Texas, citing lack of evidence in the rapper’s claims against the record company that it artificially inflated and promoted Kendrick Lamar ‘s “Not Like Us.” In yesterday’s 144-page filing, reviewed by Variety, UMG seeks dismissal of the petition under the guise of protected free speech and based on the Texas Citizens Participation Act, which “protects from retaliatory lawsuits that seek to intimidate or silence them on matters of public concern.” The motion states that Drake brought his petition under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202, which is “designed to intimidate and punish people for exercising their First Amendment rights.” In a separate filing yesterday in New York, Drake’s attorney submitted a letter endorsing UMG’s request for an extension of time to respond to his complaint.
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