Meek Mill takes a dig at Drake’s legal feud with Universal Music Group and Kendrick Lamar
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Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has added his voice to the growing chorus of critics questioning Drake’s recent legal actions against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify.
Drake, embroiled in a feud over Kendrick Lamar’s track Not Like Us, alleges that the song’s success was artificially inflated through the use of payola and bots.
The Toronto rapper has also accused UMG of defamation for allowing the song, which he claims falsely accuses him of being a “sex offender,” to be released.
Drake’s pre-action petitions, filed on Monday, have been met with widespread skepticism and criticism within the hip-hop community and beyond.
Many believe Drake should have left the issue alone, particularly after a series of diss tracks exchanged with Lamar.
Meek Mill, no stranger to public disputes with Drake, appeared to subtly criticize the rapper’s latest moves in a cryptic tweet, writing, “But meek be tripping yeah Ard!”
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 26, 2024
Though the tweet lacks direct references, fans and commentators believe Meek’s timing suggests he is calling Drake out for what he perceives as irrational behavior. The rapper’s remark has added fuel to the debate surrounding Drake’s escalating feud with Lamar and his decision to involve legal action.
Drake’s defamation claims accuse UMG of having the power to block the release of Not Like Us but opting not to do so.
His lawyers argue that the song’s allegations, including calling him a “sex offender,” are false and damaging to his reputation. Critics, including hip-hop figures and fans, have labeled the lawsuits as excessive and unnecessary.
Meek Mill, whose relationship with Drake has seen its ups and downs, seems to share this sentiment. Known for their infamous feud that eventually led to their collaboration on Going Bad, the two artists have maintained an inconsistent rapport over the years.
The legal filings have cast a spotlight on Drake’s approach to handling public disputes. Many fans and industry insiders believe his decision to pursue legal action over a rap beef could harm his reputation more than the diss track itself.
Meanwhile, Meek Mill’s tweet serves as a reminder of the precarious position public figures occupy when navigating high-profile controversies.