Drake's Legal Fight Involving Kendrick Lamar Takes Center Stage – And So Do Their Mega-Mansions

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Drake has escalated his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar beyond diss tracks, filing a lawsuit against Spotify and Universal Music Group over alleged manipulation of streaming numbers. The legal action targets the promotion of Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” coming just days after Lamar’s new album “GNX.”

The five-time Grammy winner claims both companies violated federal anti-racketeering laws through artificial inflation of the song’s popularity. “UMG did not rely on chance or even ordinary business practices,” Drake's attorneys told Billboard. “It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves.”

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Universal Music Group rejected the allegations, defending its promotional practices. “The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue,” the company responded, while Spotify declined to comment.

Behind the latest clash sit two real estate empires, with both artists amassing impressive property portfolios, according to a report issued by Realtor on Wednesday. Drake's holdings span two countries and are anchored by his 50,000-square-foot Toronto manor house, featured in Architectural Digest. The property has a regulation basketball court, champagne bar and television-equipped hot tub.

According to Realtor, the Canadian rapper, who has sold over 170 million albums, recently acquired a $15 million Texas ranch spanning 313 acres, complete with equestrian facilities and three ponds. He’s also listed his $88 million Beverly Hills megamansion, purchased from Robbie Williams for $75 million in 2022. The 25,000-square-foot estate features an 11-car garage, wine cellar and panoramic views across 20 acres.

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Lamar counters with his collection, headlined by a newly acquired $40 million Brentwood estate. The 16,200-square-foot residence features nine bedrooms, dual kitchens and spa facilities across three levels. The Pulitzer Prize winner’s portfolio includes an $8.6 million Brooklyn penthouse, a $15.8 million Bel-Air compound and a $9.7 million Manhattan Beach modern mansion.

Drake recently profited from his Hidden Hills YOLO compound sale to NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford, netting $23 million for the party-ready property with its grotto pool and waterslide. Meanwhile, Lamar maintains a $2.65 million Calabasas investment property for family use.

The real estate rivalry mirrors their professional achievements, with Drake’s 13 No. 1 hits matching against Lamar’s 17 Grammy Awards.

Their property empires continue expanding even as their musical conflict moves from streaming platforms to courtrooms, with both artists maintaining California footprints despite their growing national presence.

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