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Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Pedophile' Diss
6 Nov
Summary
- Drake appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group
- Lawsuit claimed Kendrick Lamar's diss track called Drake a "certified pedophile"
- Legal experts say Drake has a chance of winning on appeal despite initial dismissal
In a surprising move, Drake has filed an appeal to revive his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar's diss track that accused him of being a "certified pedophile." The lawsuit, which was dismissed by a judge last month, is now headed to an appeals court.
According to legal experts, Drake may have a stronger case than one might expect. While the initial judge ruled that Lamar's lyrics were just "hyperbolic vituperation" rather than verifiable facts, some scholars argue that the specific claim of pedophilia could be considered defamatory.
