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Drake's defamation case against UMG dismissed

A federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his record label, Universal Music Group, stemming from a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. Judge Jeannette Vargas determined the allegedly defamatory statements at issue in the lawsuit are "nonactionable opinion" and dismissed Drake’s lawsuit against UMG.

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Drake’s Lawsuit Against Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Dismissed by Judge

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Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Suit Against Universal Music Group Is Dismissed

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U.S. judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit over rap beef with Kendrick Lamar

A federal judge on Thursday tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group, labeling the alleged libelous words as opinion.

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Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss Dismissed by Judge

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Drake's defamation lawsuit over Lamar's 'Not Like Us' dismissed

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Judge Throws Out Drake’s “Not Like Us” Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group

UMG shared their own update following the ruling, stating: “From the outset, this suit was an affront to all artists and their creative expression and never should have seen the light of day. We’re pl...

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Judge Tosses Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

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Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track is dismissed

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“We intend to appeal”: Drake’s spokesperson issues a statement following dismissal of UMG ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit

“Instead of accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be, he has sued his own record label in a misguided attempt to salve his wounds. Plaintiff’s complaint is utterly without merit and should be dismissed with prejudice.”

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BET Awards: Drake Leads Noms; 3 Categories Announced in Dance Video (Watch)

*Drake managed to pull nine BET Awards nominations this year, nearly double the amount of nearest nominees Beyonce and Rihanna, each up for five. The rapper has two nominations for video of the year with “Hotline Bling” and “Work” with Rihanna.