The Canadian musician filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the company of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the "false and malicious narrative" that he is a paedophile.

The lawsuit alleges Universal Music Group put “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists" by publishing Lamar's song, "Not Like Us."

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."