UMG Releases Statement After Drake Loses “Not Like Us” Lawsuit

Immediately, Choose Jeannette Vargas dismissed Drake‘s lawsuit in opposition to Common Music Group, which was filed earlier this yr. Within the lawsuit, the Toronto rapper accused the corporate of defamation and harassment. He alleged that they artificially boosted the hit Kendrick Lamar diss monitor “Not Like Us” that dropped final Might. In doing so, he alleged that they fueled a “false and malicious” narrative about him.

In her ruling, Vargas argued that Kendrick’s tune lyrics can’t be thought-about defamatory. In keeping with her, most listeners are unlikely to understand them as truth.

“The artists’ seven-track rap battle was a ‘disagreement’ that was the topic of considerable media scrutiny and on-line discourse,” she wrote. “Though the accusation that plaintiff is a pedophile is actually a critical one, the broader context of a heated rap battle, with incendiary language and offensive accusations hurled by each members, wouldn’t incline the cheap listener to consider that ‘Not Like Us’ imparts verifiable info about plaintiff.”

In an announcement shared with Billboard at this time, a UMG spokesperson made it clear that they are happy with the end result. “From the outset, this swimsuit was an affront to all artists and their inventive expression and by no means ought to have seen the sunshine of day,” the assertion begins. “We’re happy with the court docket’s dismissal and sit up for persevering with our work efficiently selling Drake’s music and investing in his profession.”

On the time of writing, Drake has not publicly addressed the ruling. Numerous followers and critics have, nevertheless. Social media platforms are at the moment flooded with reactions to the large information. As anticipated, Drake is now on the receiving finish of a good bit of clowning. Fortuitously, there are at the least a number of diehard followers coming to his protection.