Drake Hints at Suing His Own Label for Defamation Over 'Not Like Us'
Drake files second claim over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' saying he believes UMG allowed him to be defamed as a "pedophile" and used "payola."
www.rollingstone.comHere’s what I could gather about the latest news around “Make Them Pay” by Drake based on current reporting.
- The phrase “Make Them Pay” appears as a Drake track released in May 2026, with a music video/streaming presence. This marks a recent musical release rather than a long-running storyline or lawsuit.[6]
- Coverage around the title has focused on interpretation and reception of the song’s mood and message, rather than a single criminal or civil case tied directly to the title itself.[7]
- Some outlets have tied Drake’s broader public-life narrative to disputes with labels or industry practices, but there isn’t a consistently reported, definitive ongoing case specifically named “Make Them Pay” as a lawsuit or formal action against Drake at this moment.[8]
- Historical legal stories involving Drake often involve disputes over profits, credits, or producer payments, but those are separate from the new track and do not constitute a single, ongoing “Make Them Pay” case as of the latest reports.[1][3]
If you want, I can drill down on:
- The official release details (date, album/EP, producer credits) for Make Them Pay.
- Critical reception and themes of the track.
- Any legal or industry news that directly references the exact phrase “Make Them Pay” in relation to Drake.
Would you like me to focus on release specifics, reception, or any potential legal news connected to Drake’s recent projects? I can also pull up the most current articles if you’d like a quick snapshot.