DRAKE FILES APPEAL AFTER DEFAMATION LAWSUIT DISMISSAL AGAINST UMG

Описание: Hello Everyone! Canadian rapper Drake has filed an appeal following the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, which was linked to Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us." This appeal comes after a federal judge ruled in October 2025 that the lyrics in question were not defamatory. Drake had claimed that the song's lyrics, which included a line labeling him a "certified pedophile," harmed his reputation and safety. The song was released in May 2024 amid a public feud between the two artists. In her ruling, the judge noted that the lyrics were part of a "heated rap battle" and that a reasonable listener would not interpret them as factual statements. Drake's legal team has now argued that this ruling is "dangerous," asserting that it sets a precedent that rap lyrics cannot be considered statements of fact. Attorney Michael J. Gottlieb stated that many people believed the song's assertions, which he argued could endanger Drake's image. He emphasized that calling someone a "certified pedophile" is an extremely serious accusation. In her earlier ruling, the judge acknowledged the strong language used by both artists during their feud, suggesting that audiences would expect exaggeration rather than factual claims. Drake's representatives have announced their intention to appeal the decision, with UMG's lawyers required to respond by March 27. Thanks, for watching JMBDD News.