Drake v. Kendrick Lamar: As ‘God’s Plan’ Rapper Launches Diss Track Lawsuit, Who Wins the Battle of Property Portfolios?

Drake is escalating his lengthy—and increasingly bitter—rap battle with Kendrick Lamar by launching a lawsuit over his music rival’s controversial diss track.

According to news reports, the hip-hop mogul, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, 38, is bringing legal action against Spotify and Universal Music Group, accusing the entities of using bots and other methods to artificially inflate the popularity of the song “Not Like Us,” a Lamar track that attacks Drake.

In the past, the two rappers had been involved in an intense rap battle that involved rhymes, not crimes.

However, Drake’s legal team is now claiming that both UMG and Spotify intentionally manufactured the success surrounding Lamar’s so-called diss track, further intensifying the rivalry between the two artists.

“UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices,” attorneys for Drake’s company stated, according to Billboard. “It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves.”

The five-time Grammy winner, through his lawyers, is claiming in a “pre-action” petition that UMG violated the federal anti-racketeering law, or RICO. His legal team is also alleging that the company is guilty of “deceptive business practices and false advertising under New York state law.”

Spotify declined to comment, but UMG issued a statement to Billboard denying Drake’s allegations, arguing that fans have the final say on what’s popular.

“The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue. We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns. No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.”

Is Drake bringing back the beef? The Canadian-born rapper does seem to want to reignite the track-based feud that sprang up months ago. This latest dispute comes just as Lamar has released his new album, “GNX.”

Interestingly, the two men also go toe-to-toe in another industry: real estate. Both artists boast an impressive property portfolio—but who wins this battle of top-notch dwellings?

Drake’s real estate

On the face of it, the Canadian-born rapper is certainly popular. He’s sold over 170 million albums and notched 13 No. 1 hits, among other accolades.

The entrepreneur founded his own record label, OVO Sound, and launched a fashion line and a production company, DreamCrew.

In addition to his recording career, Drizzy has some seriously swanky real estate in two countries.

Texas ranch

Drake caused a frenzy in 2023 when he teased that he’d found a place in Texas during a Houston concert.

“I’ve been looking for a long time, trying to figure out the right place for me to live—where I belong outside of Toronto. And I finally, finally, after all these years, found me a place in Houston!”

The 313-acre property the rapper reportedly picked up for $15 million is about 45 minutes outside of H-Town, in Washington, TX.

Formerly operating as a Relais & Châteaux Resort and known as The Inn at Dos Brisas, the spread includes multiple homes, pools, equestrian facilities, a tennis court, and three ponds.

Beverly Hills megamansion

Now that he has his dream getaway in Texas, the rapper quickly attempted to flip the Beverly Hills mansion he purchased in 2022 from musician Robbie Williams.

Drake scored the 90210 estate in March 2022 for $75 million, and it went back on the market in May 2023 with a price tag of $88 million. It’s still available.

Set on almost 20 acres, the 25,000-square-foot megamansion features a screening room, wine cellar, and tennis court. The stunning acreage includes lush landscaping and gardens and spectacular views of the canyon, city, and ocean.

Other highlights include an 11-car garage, a gym, a game room, and a pool with a pool house.

YOLO compound sale

Before he bought in Beverly Hills, Drake had assembled his very own YOLO compound in the celeb-packed enclave of Hidden Hills.

In March 2022, he put the entire three-parcel spread on the market for $22.2 million. Transformed into a party pad designed to entertain a large crowd, the residence has been updated to include a massive swimming pool and spa grotto, a swim-up bar, waterfalls, and a rock waterslide.

Two of the Drake-owned homes were purchased by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford—one for $11 million and the main house for $12 million, handing the rapper a massive $23 million payday.

North of the border

Drake has a fascinating place to stay when he’s in his hometown of Toronto.

Drizzy built an astonishing manor house that was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest.

The 50,000-square-foot mansion includes a regulation-size, indoor basketball court; a bar with Champagne and wine chillers; and a hot tub with a TV screen.

Kendrick Lamar’s real estate

Not to be outdone, Lamar, whose full name is Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, 37, is a worthy opponent in rap and real estate. When it comes to lyrics, he’s got plenty to write home about.

Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for his music, along with 17 Grammy Awards. And in 2025, he’s set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.

Outside the recording booth, his property portfolio is also award-worthy.

Brooklyn pad

Lamar went back to hip-hop’s roots and bought a Brooklyn penthouse in 2023 for $8.6 million.

The 3,140-square-foot condo was finished in 2015 and features a two-level, open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows. The four-bedroom unit also features a private terrace and a rooftop deck.

Calabasas crib

In 2018, we learned that the rapper had picked up an investment property in Calabasas, CA, for $2,650,000.

Located in the exclusive community of Calabasas Park Estates, the 5,433-square-foot home includes a gym, family room, and guest suite. It’s reportedly a place for Kendrick’s family.

Swanky SoCal spots

So where does the Compton-born talent lay his head when he’s going back to Cali?

He reportedly has a couple of sweet options.

He owns a $9.7 million modern mansion in Manhattan Beach. He picked up the place in 2019, according to Architectural Digest. The off-market deal means there are no details or photos, but AD noted the “contemporary gem” features four bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 5,350 square feet of living space.

Kendrick also owns a sweet Bel-Air estate, which he snagged for $15.8 million at the end of 2022, according to AD.

The ranch house in the desirable East Gate community was designed in 1951 by architect Edward Fickett. It’s since been expanded and turned into a compound with a main house and a two-story guesthouse. They total 8,000 square feet and offer seven bedrooms.