"This Canadian Karen is too much"— Internet reacts as Drake's lawyer files second complaint against UMG claiming defamation
Drake's ongoing legal feud with Universal Music Group (UMG) has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans and critics voicing their opinions on platforms like Reddit and X.
The Canadian rapper's second pre-action petition, filed in Texas earlier this week, reportedly accuses UMG of defamation for distributing Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us, which allegedly contains false accusations about Drake's personal life. This follows a similar filing in New York, where Drake's legal team reportedly claimed that UMG conspired with Spotify to artificially inflate the song's popularity.
The Texas petition further alleges that UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play scheme" with iHeartRadio to promote Lamar's track, which reportedly includes damaging allegations against the Wants and Needs singer. However, fans have taken the matter beyond legal discussions, dubbing the Girls Want Girls singer "Canadian Karen" for escalating the feud in court.
The online discourse has been intense, with many ridiculing Drizzy's legal strategy. One netizen on Reddit wrote:
"My god this Canadian Karen is too much, you can't sue people because you lost a rap battle, that's not how that works and it also shows Kendrick was right when he said this sore loser knows nothing about the culture."
Several other fans expressed their take on the ongoing matter.
"This type of a lawsuit makes a little more sense than the first one lol. But I don't think Drake having to answer to questions about his friendships with minors in court will be good for his reputation," another user commented.
"This is pretty insane but also hilarious. He must know he's just giving his opps more material," a netizen commented.
Fans are divided on the rapper's legal move, with some questioning his decision to take a rap feud to court while others express concern about the potential damage to his reputation if sensitive topics are discussed in court.
"Hope he loses," a user said.
"Lmao Drake's downfall has truly started and nothing makes me happier! This has never been done in Rap EVER! A rap b*ef and you sue? The most Karen behaviour I've ever seen," one user wrote.
"We should get Not Like Us back to number one again just to spite him," another user commented.
Drake's petition highlights feud with Kendrick Lamar amid UMG allegations
Drizzy's legal team alleges that UMG deliberately amplified Not Like Us to tarnish the rapper's reputation and boost its financial gains. The petition accuses the label of failing to edit or block the release of defamatory material, despite knowing the allegations were false.
Legal experts note that these pre-action petitions primarily aim to gather evidence for potential lawsuits involving claims like defamation, civil fraud, and racketeering.
This legal matter is intertwined with a long-running feud between Drizzy and Kendrick Lamar, which reignited after Lamar's recent album GNX.
Meanwhile, Drake continues to make headlines with his music and upcoming projects. He recently released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs, featuring collaborations with artists like J. Cole and 21 Savage.
In addition, the rapper is reportedly collaborating with PartyNextDoor on a new joint album. Fans are eagerly awaiting this project, as their previous collaborations have been highly praised.
