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A United States federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought on by Drake against Universal Music Group. The rapper accused his own record company of defamation over its distribution and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s infamous “Not Like Us” diss track.
District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the suit on Thursday citing Lamar’s track as a “nonactionable opinion” that is not considered defamatory.
A spokesperson for UMG tells stated that, “From the outset, this suit was an affront to all artists and their creative expression and never should have seen the light of day.
We’re pleased with the court’s dismissal and look forward to continuing our work successfully promoting Drake’s music and investing in his career.”
Drake filed his initial suit against UMG in January over Lamar‘s “Not Like Us,” claiming that the label intentionally engaged in defamation by promoting the song.
“Not Like Us” arrived in May 2024 as the hardest strike in an intense rap battle that saw the pair throwing wild accusations at each other, including Lamar branding Drake as a “certified pedophile.”
