In a surprising turn of events, famous rapper Kanye West has publicly backed Drake in his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). Kanye called Drake’s legal fight a huge win for musicians everywhere. He also asked other artists to join forces against big music companies instead of fighting each other.

Kanye’s Strong Support for DrakeOn April 17, Kanye West shared a post on Twitter (now called X) praising Drake’s case against UMG. He described it as “the biggest victory in music history.” Kanye made it clear that he fully supports Drake, saying, “I’m Team Drake 100 percent.” He also mentioned Kendrick Lamar, another top rapper, suggesting that Lamar should also challenge UMG instead of focusing on rivalries with other artists.

This is a big change from Kanye’s past statements. Earlier, in his song “Like That,” he had taken shots at both Drake and UMG’s CEO, Lucian Grainge. But now, Kanye seems to be on Drake’s side completely.

Drake’s Lawsuit Against UMGDrake recently updated his lawsuit against UMG, filing new claims on April 16. In the lawsuit, Drake accuses the music label of using its power to hurt his reputation. One major accusation is that UMG helped Kendrick Lamar perform his diss track “Not Like Us” during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in the world, with over 133.5 million viewers. Drake’s legal team says UMG used this huge platform to embarrass him. The lawsuit also claims that the song was promoted during the 2025 Grammy Awards, where it won Song of the Year and Record of the Year, making the situation worse for Drake.

Drake’s lawyers argue that UMG has been working against him to ruin his image. However, UMG has denied these claims, calling the lawsuit “frivolous” (meaning pointless). They even warned Drake that taking legal action could backfire, hurting his career and finances.

Why This Lawsuit MattersThis legal battle has started a big discussion about power in the music industry. Many artists feel that big labels like UMG have too much control over musicians’ careers. Drake’s case could inspire other artists to stand up for their rights.

Kanye West’s support adds more attention to the issue. By saying he’s “Team Drake,” Kanye is encouraging unity among artists. Instead of rappers fighting each other, he wants them to challenge the real power players—the music companies.

What Happens Next?Right now, the lawsuit is still ongoing. Fans and other musicians are watching closely to see how it plays out. If Drake wins, it could change how record labels treat artists in the future. But if UMG wins, it might discourage others from speaking up.

One thing is clear: this case has brought major attention to the struggles artists face in the music business. With stars like Kanye West speaking out, more people are starting to question who really holds the power in the industry.

Kanye West’s sudden support for Drake has shocked many fans. His message is simple—artists should stand together, not against each other. Drake’s fight against UMG is more than just a legal battle; it’s about fairness in the music world.