What’s Proven—and What Isn’t
- The “Lil Rod” claims against Grainge and UMG are over—dismissed with prejudice after plaintiff’s counsel conceded no legal basis.
- The “Not Like Us” dispute is civil and ongoing. UMG seeks dismissal, citing First Amendment protections; the plaintiff seeks deeper discovery of CEO-level communications. USA Herald – Legal News
- No criminal charges against Grainge have emerged from these matters. Our review of court coverage reflects civil exposure only.
Reporter’s View
After two decades in this field, my assessment is that personality and power can shape the theater around cases—but the paper trail still rules. If the court green-lights apex discovery, the substance of emails, directives, and vendor agreements—not the noise—will determine whether the “facade” framing gains traction or collapses under scrutiny. For now, the one case that squarely named Grainge ended on the merits in his favor; the new one hinges on speech, intent, and proof. USA Herald – Legal News
🛑 It should be noted that the assertions in Drake’s lawsuit are merely allegations and have not been proven in a court of law.
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