Music manager Wack 100 recently claimed that the Canadian rapper Drake has issued a cease-and-desist order to Kendrick Lamar, preventing him from performing the diss track Not Like Us at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
However, a representative for Drake denied these allegations, stating to media outlets such as Rolling Stone and Page Six that the claim is “not true.” Another source confirmed that “there was never any intention or plan to send a cease-and-desist to anyone.”
It’s worth noting that Kendrick Lamar has already performed Not Like Us live at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles during his The Pop Out: Ken And Friends concert on Juneteenth, showcasing the track five times consecutively.
Understanding Wack 100’s Claims Regarding Drake’s Alleged Legal Action Against Kendrick Lamar
Over the weekend, LiveBitez shared a video on Instagram featuring music executive Wack 100, whose real name is Cash Jones. He mentioned during a discussion on the Clubhouse app that Drake was attempting to prevent Kendrick Lamar from performing Not Like Us at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
“This n*gga Drake done served a cease-and-desist. He’s digging himself a bigger ditch… [to] Kendrick Lamar, so he can’t perform ‘Not Like Us’ at the Super Bowl,” Wack 100 alleged.
The talent manager, who represents artists like Blueface and The Game, further claimed that Drake was “trying to get the NFL to restrict” Kendrick’s performance. When asked by another Clubhouse user if he believed the demand would succeed, Wack 100 remarked, “No if Jay-Z got something to do with it, it ain’t.”
For context, Jay-Z serves as the NFL’s music strategist. His Roc Nation label collaborates with the league and oversees all its events. Following Kendrick’s recent announcement as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show, Jay-Z publicly expressed his support for the Compton rapper.
“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come,” Jay-Z remarked.
Upon learning he would headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9, Kendrick Lamar expressed gratitude, stating in a press release how “they got the right one” for the event. He highlighted that “rap music is still the most impactful genre to date” and affirmed his commitment to showcase its significance.
Kendrick Lamar’s Past Accusations Against Drake Regarding Cease-and-Desist Orders
Earlier this year, in a rap feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar publicly accused the Toronto rapper of sending a cease-and-desist order to Republic Records. This move allegedly aimed to hinder the release of their diss track Like Us from the collaborative album We Don’t Trust You, which featured Metro Boomin and Future.
“Try cease-and-desist on the ‘Like That’ record/ Oh, what? You ain’t like that record? / Back to back, I like that record/ I’m gonna get back to that for the record,” K-Dot rapped in his diss track Euphoria.
In retaliation, Drake responded on the diss track Family Matters:
“A cease-and-desist is for h*es/ Can’t listen to lies that came out of your mouth.”
Additionally, Drake asserted that he was the one who reached out to the late Tupac Shakur’s estate to have them send a cease-and-desist letter to Kendrick, regarding Kendrick’s use of AI-generated vocals mimicking Tupac’s voice on the track Taylor Made Freestyle.
“You called the 2Pac Estate/ And begged ‘em to sue me and get that sh*t down,” Drake alleged.
For context, the estate of Tupac demanded the removal of the song from Drake’s Instagram and indicated potential legal action if it appeared elsewhere, labeling it as a “blatant abuse”of Shakur’s legacy.
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