made headlines when he and for allegedly inflating the popularity of ‘s diss track,

The MC sparked further discourse when he in Texas. This time centered on allegations of defamation.

Adding to the melee, Drake against UMG for specific jabs Lamar made on the track.

Now, the label juggernaut (which is home to both rappers) is clapping back with a legal move to have the entire Texas case tossed.

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This week, UMG submitted a 144-page motion to dismiss the case, which they assert was filed in the wrong state in the first place.

Per the filing, UMG argues that Drizzy (who is signed to their Republic Records imprint):

UMG adds that the star’s petition should be tossed because he “did not file his petition in a ‘proper court’” as no reps for the company reside in Bexar County –  a requirement of state law.

A hearing on the matter has been set for January 28.

Update 📣
UMG has submitted a 144-page motion to dismiss Drake’s Texas petition requesting pre-lawsuit depositions for UMG and iHeartMedia.

A hearing for the request is scheduled for January 28 in Bexar County, Texas pic.twitter.com/mPbxbEMrWR

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