Judge Tosses Out Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Kendrick Lamar Over “Not Like Us”

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.

A spokesperson for Drake said in a statement obtained by ABC News that his team intends to appeal the decision.

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