Cover of Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album — which Siri allegedly hides from you — image credit: Drake
Drake has started a feud with Apple, accusing Siri of favoring Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” over his album “Certified Lover Boy.”
Drake believes that Siri has been bribed to promote Kendrick Lamar’s song instead of his own, reminiscent of the old issue of payola in radio stations. In a court filing, Drake’s lawyers claim that Siri intentionally misdirects users to play “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, instead of “Certified Lover Boy” by Drake.
It seems that Siri may be receiving incentives from Kendrick Lamar, leading to this biased behavior. This manipulation by Siri could be attributed to Apple’s lack of faith in users’ ability to recall song titles, relying more on lyrics for playback.
Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” references Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy,” suggesting a feud between the two artists. Despite the controversy, Apple Music seems to play the correct track when requested through Siri, whereas Spotify may trigger the incorrect song choice.
It appears that the issue lies within Spotify’s platform rather than Apple’s, prompting potential legal action against Spotify instead of Apple. Drake’s allegations highlight the complexities of digital music streaming and the challenges faced by artists in ensuring fair representation of their work.