Filed in Bexar County, Tx. on Thursday (Jan. 23), UMG’s motion to dismiss argues that Drake’s lack of direct evidence towards his “Not Like Us” defamation and payola claims warrant a dismissal of the petition.

Universal Music Group is again clapping back at Drake in the legal fight over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." UMG Files Motion to Dismiss Texas Pre-Action Petition. On Thursday (J

Universal Music has filed a motion to dismiss Drake's Texas petition claiming the company conspired to inflate Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.'

Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.

Univeral Music Group (UMG) has filed a counterclaim against its biggest star, Drake, seeking to dismiss Drizzy's pre-suit deposition in Texas.