Tag: Drake
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Drake v. UMG: Federal Judge Dismisses Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
Overview: A Dismissed Defamation Case in the Midst of a High-Profile Rap Battle A New York federal judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), centering on Kendrick Lamar’s controversial 2024 diss track “Not Like Us.” The ruling, delivered by Judge Jeannette Vargas, classed the allegedly defamatory statements as…
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Drake vs UMG Defamation Case Dismissed: What It Means for Rap Battles and Creative Expression
Overview: A Dismissal in a High-Profile Defamation Case A federal judge in New York has dismissed rapper Drake’s defamation case against his longtime record label, Universal Music Group (UMG). The ruling centers on statements surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 track, “Not Like Us,” and whether the lyrics crossed the line from opinion to factual assertion. Judge…
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Drake’s Defamation Case Against UMG Dismissed in New York Federal Court
Drake’s Defamation Case Against UMG Dismissed by New York Federal Court A federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), in connection with a heated rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the allegedly defamatory statements at issue are nonactionable opinions, effectively…