Drake's Lawsuit Claims Millions Believe Lamar's Lyrics Imply Pedophilia
Drake's Lawsuit Claims Millions Believe Lamar's Lyrics Imply Pedophilia

Drake's Lawsuit Claims Millions Believe Lamar's Lyrics Imply Pedophilia

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Drake's legal team claims that Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' has led 'millions of people' to believe he is a pedophile, which forms the basis of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). Drake alleges that UMG promoted the song with the intent to damage his reputation, while UMG argues that the lyrics are protected under the First Amendment as hyperbolic expressions common in diss tracks. In their counterarguments, Drake's attorneys assert that UMG ignored the serious implications of the lyrics and the public's perception of them as factual assertions. Furthermore, they contend that UMG's request to dismiss the case and halt discovery is a tactic to evade accountability. The lawsuit follows a public feud between the two artists, intensified by Lamar's Super Bowl performance of the track. Drake's team maintains that the ongoing situation is damaging and requires legal redress.

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