Drake appeals dismissal of Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit; calls ruling a ‘dangerous’ rule for rap

Drake is appealing a judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." Drake claims the song's lyrics, calling him a "certified pedophile," damaged his reputation and endangered him. He argues the ruling creates a dangerous precedent for rap diss tracks, asserting that such lyrics can be factual and defamatory.

Drake appeals dismissal of Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit; calls ruling a ‘dangerous’ rule for rap
Drake is appealing a judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." Drake claims the song's lyrics, calling him a "certified pedophile," damaged his reputation and endangered him. He argues the ruling creates a dangerous precedent for rap diss tracks, asserting that such lyrics can be factual and defamatory.