Judge dismisses Drake’s lawsuit against UMG

A federal judge in New York dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” ruling that the lyrics expressing pedophilia allegations were opinion. The judge noted the case stemmed from a famous rap rivalry, while UMG defended the dismissal, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression amidst ongoing disputes between the two artists.

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