Jim Jones has publicly defended Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), asserting that Drake's actions are comparable to high-profile legal battles in the entertainment industry. During an appearance on the Broke N Frontin podcast, Jones emphasized that Drake's decision to sue UMG, rather than fellow artist Kendrick Lamar, demonstrates a strategic move in the competitive music landscape. He remarked, 'You think I ain’t gon’ sue Amazon if I get a chance to? We suing everybody. Any one of them companies I get a chance to, playing at that level to sue for billions, I’m going for it.' Jones likened Drake's situation to that of actor Tracy Morgan, who successfully sued Walmart after a serious accident involving a Walmart truck driver in 2014. Jones characterized Drake's lawsuit as a bold move, stating, 'This some James Bond sh*t he’s doing.' UMG has responded by filing a 144-page motion to dismiss Drake's Texas petition for pre-lawsuit depositions, alleging that the petition is retaliatory and requesting the dismissal of all claims, suspension of discovery, and legal fees.