Universal Music Group News

Drake Sues Universal Music for Defamation in Kendrick Lamar Song

The rap artist Drake has sued Universal Music Group NV for defamation in U.S. federal court, accusing the company of putting his life in danger by releasing and promoting a song by his rival and labelmate Kendrick Lamar. In a …

Musicians Lament Reported Loss of Records in Universal Fire

LOS ANGELES — Several big-name musicians voiced dismay on Wednesday that some of their recordings may have been among thousands of original masters that The New York Times Magazine reported were lost in the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot fire of …