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Drake’s federal lawsuit against his own record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), for their involvement promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” is officially over after a federal judge threw it out on Thursday (October 9), reports the Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas stated that the song is a series of opinions, not defamatory allegations, …

Getty Images A judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us. Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Lamar’s lyrics, which accused Drake and his associates of being “certified paedophiles”, were “nonactionable opinion” and could not be considered defamatory. Drake filed the lawsuit in January accusing Universal Music Group (UMG), the record label behind both …

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’  The New York Times US judge tosses Drake lawsuit over Lamar diss track  Yahoo Drake’s defamation case against record label UMG dismissed by federal judge  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Suit Against Universal Music Group Is Dismissed  Variety Judge dismisses Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick …

Lucian Grainge, the CEO of Universal Music Group, has issued his first public response (and it’s a fiery one) to Drake’s lawsuit against the company for what he alleges to be the strategically defamatory promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss song “Not Like Us.” Earlier this week, Drake’s attorneys attempted to force Grainge to submit documents they believe would build …

Topline Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge called Drake’s defamation lawsuit against the record label “farcical” in a letter to the court, refuting the rapper’s allegations that Grainge was personally behind the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” Drake filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group in January. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for …

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge is firing back at Drake’s demand to read his emails amid the ongoing lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track “Not Like Us,” calling the request “farcical” and “ridiculous.” In a scathing declaration filed in court Thursday, Grainge said it “makes no sense whatsoever” that the boss of the world’s largest music company would play …

Drake’s three-day residency at London’s Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper’s headline slot ended after 40 minutes. Appearing on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, he told the crowd he would perform until his microphone was cut off – referencing the strict 21:30 curfew. Fans were also left feeling shortchanged after the 38-year-old’s set featured just …