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Drake has been given the green light to access sensitive record company documents in his ongoing defamation case over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us'.
The star had asked for copies of Kendrick Lamar's recording contract, as well as information on salaries and bonuses for senior executives at his record label Universal Music Group UMG.
Drake is accusing the company of defamation by allowing Lamar's song to be published and promoted, claiming it spread the "false and malicious narrative" that he is a paedophile.
Universal filed to dismiss the case last month, calling it an "illogical" attempt to "silence" Lamar's creative expression.
It also asked for a pause in the evidence-gathering process, known as discovery, while that request was considered.
However, on Wednesday, Judge Jeannette A Vargas, ordered that discovery should continue.
A hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for June 30.
Drake's lawsuit marks the latest chapter in his long-running feud with Lamar.
The pair butted heads on a series of rap tracks last year. In one, Drake accused Lamar of domestic abuse.
Lamar responded with Not Like Us, in which he characterised Drake and his entourage as "certified paedophiles" who should "be registered and placed on neighbourhood watch".
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