Kai Cenat Says Drake Told Him to Keep Streaming During “Not Like Us” Reaction
Drake’s ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken a surprising turn, pulling in unexpected players from the streaming world. Earlier this week, Kai Cenat shared his perspective on the lawsuit during a live stream, alleging that Drake directly encouraged him to stay on air while reacting to Kendrick Lamar’s controversial diss track, Not Like Us.
Drake vs. UMG
Drake’s lawsuit against UMG accuses the company of perpetuating a “false and malicious narrative” by promoting Kendrick’s hit diss track, which allegedly portrays the rapper in a negative light. The case has sparked heated debates online, with fans and peers alike weighing in on the legal drama.
Kai Cenat’s Role
Cenat’s name surfaced in the lawsuit, which he discovered while live-streaming his reaction to Not Like Us. In disbelief, Cenat read the document aloud, asking, “Wait, why am I in this sh*t?” He claims that Drake personally messaged him during his reaction to encourage him to stay live. “I was told to stay on stream,” he said, referring to the DM he allegedly received from the rapper.
However, Cenat clarified that he is not being sued. Instead, he was cited as an example of a content creator who allegedly monetized reactions to Kendrick Lamar’s track. “That sh*t is cap, bruh,” he said, denying direct involvement in any wrongdoing.
Industry Reactions
Cenat isn’t the only one with thoughts on the lawsuit. DJ Akademiks also criticized Drake’s decision to file the case, expressing concerns about how it could impact fans. “For me as a music fan of Drake, I look at this and say, well, he might as well just tell us to prepare for a cold winter,” Akademiks lamented. “Because I don’t think we’re getting no new music from him. I don’t want that, so that’s why I think it’s bad.”
The Bigger Picture
Drake’s lawsuit raises questions about the role of content creators in music promotion and the ethics of monetizing reactions. The case also highlights the blurred lines between art, business, and personal reputation in the music industry.
As the lawsuit unfolds, fans and creators will likely continue to analyze its implications—not just for Drake and UMG, but for the streaming and music worlds at large.
