Drake’s ongoing lawsuit against UMG sought documents related to “allegations of domestic violence” against Kendrick Lamar, as well as communications between Lamar and TDE label boss Dave Free regarding Lamar’s children, in an apparent attempt to back up Drake’s own claims from the 2024 song “Family Matters.”
The requests came as part of the trial’s discovery period. In a letter dated June 3rd, Drake’s attorneys noted 75 requests for documents from UMG, asking the defendants to verify if any documents existed, and if so, to turn them over.
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Request 50 related to “violence against women, and/or other forms of violence committed by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth.” No. 51 asked about Free’s relationship with Lamar’s children, after “Family Matters” stated more explicitly, “I heard that one of ’em little kids might be Dave Free/ Don’t make it Dave Free’s,” and added “your GM is your BM secret BD.”
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Subsequent messages between the attorneys viewed by Consequence contest a handful of the document requests — but notably, not Nos. 50 and 51, the ones alleging possible abuse and paternity issues.
Further correspondence dated July 3rd, July 14th, and July 16th introduced new document requests, as well as quibbling over redacted and withheld documents pertaining to UMG executive compensation, Kendrick Lamar’s contract, and other financial details. A motion to compel filed August 12th also does not mention either domestic violence or a relationship between Dave Free and his children. After that June letter, it doesn’t come up again in the available correspondence.
Consequence reached out to ask if these requests for documents had been resolved amicably, as suggested by the lack of fighting about Nos. 50 and 51. We also asked if no evidence existed, or if documents supporting Drake’s allegations in “Family Matters” had been turned over. A person in Drake’s camp who asked to remain anonymous emphasized that the discovery period for the trial would continue into 2026 and urged us not to draw conclusions. But good news, readers: it sounds like you guys are exempt, and you can reach as many conclusions as you want.
It’s been a tough summer for Drake, who in June alone lost more than $8 million on sports betting. For more, check out “The 10 Biggest, Most Loser-ish Moments of the Year So Far” and “Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Euphoria’ Was the Warning Drake Didn’t Heed.”
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