Drake Files Appeal to Revive Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us

Drake has filed an appeal after a federal judge dismissed his defamation suit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us. The lawsuit accused UMG of promoting the song, which Drake claimed contained false statements about him. The judge ruled that the song’s lyrics were protected as artistic expression and not factual statements. Drake’s legal team argues that the court failed to consider the song’s impact beyond rap-battle theatrics. UMG has not responded to the appeal, but previously called the lawsuit an affront to artistic freedom.