The claim states that third-party payments can influence music placements in Discovery Mode and editorial playlists

The artist himself is not, however, implicated

The lawsuit pertained to defamation charges surrounding “Not Like Us,” Lamar’s diss track against Drake

In a recent motion, Drake requested documents directly from Grainge

The accusations follow increased regulatory pressure on the service

This new development is part of Drake’s defamation suit against UMG in relation to the Kendrick Lamar song, “Not Like Us”