As a huge music fan, I was following the legal drama between Drake and Universal Music Group, and it just wrapped up. Basically, Drake sued Universal, claiming they damaged his reputation by releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” But a judge just dismissed the case, so Drake’s lawsuit isn’t going any further. It’s a pretty big development in this whole feud!
Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the case, finding that the lyrics in Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” – specifically his line about Drake liking younger women – weren’t defamatory. She explained that a reasonable person wouldn’t interpret the song as presenting actual facts about Drake.
The legal battle positioned Drake against Universal Music Group, the large record label that distributes music for both him and Kendrick Lamar. Drake claimed UMG put him in danger by releasing a song that falsely portrayed him as a predator and encouraged violence against him.
He accused UMG of artificially lowering the perceived value of Drake’s music by using bots and paying for streams to promote “Not Like Us.” He claimed they did this to gain an advantage during upcoming contract negotiations.
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After releasing the somewhat chaotic album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ last year, the pop star is back with a more polished project, created with the help of producers Max Martin and Shellback.
A representative for Universal Music Group (UMG) said in a statement on Thursday that they were happy the lawsuit was dismissed, calling it an attack on artists and their creativity from the beginning. They plan to continue supporting and investing in Drake’s music and career.
A spokesperson for Drake said the rapper planned to appeal the decision.
Drake and Lamar’s highly publicized feud reached its peak last year with the release of “Not Like Us.” The song was considered the decisive moment in their conflict, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and later winning Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Kendrick Lamar then performed the track during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February.
In her decision, Vargas explained that the context of the song – being created during a rap battle – is important when considering how it would affect a typical listener. She also stated that listeners generally don’t expect a diss track to be based on careful research or objective reporting.
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2025-10-10 03:31