#Drake’s attorneys want to make #UMG CEO #LucianGrainge a key witness in their lawsuit over #KendrickLamar’s “Not Like Us,” seeking his emails and texts about the track. A new motion claims Grainge had a motive to defame Drake, with Drake’s attorneys describing him as “well known for the encouragement of competition between the UMG record labels.” They say he approved the track’s release and promotion, and argue the company had an incentive to devalue Drake’s brand to gain leverage in upcoming contract extension talks. UMG claims Grainge had “no meaningful involvement” and refuses to turn over his emails and texts. Now, Drake’s team is seeking a court order that would force UMG to turn over Grainge’s files. UMG denies wrongdoing, calling it an attempt to “save face” after his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.