U.S. Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track

Canadian rapper Drake has lost his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track “Not Like Us.” U.S. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ruled that the song’s lyrics were “nonactionable opinion,” noting that rap battles often include exaggerated and figurative language. Drake had claimed the track made damaging allegations that hurt his reputation, but the court sided with UMG, which hailed the decision as a victory for artistic freedom in the ongoing feud between the two stars.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale