What happened in the lawsuit between Drake and Universal Music Group?

Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed by a federal judge, who ruled that the allegations of pedophilia against Drake were part of a "war of words" between the two artists.

How did Joe Budden react to the news of Drake's lawsuit dismissal?

Joe Budden, who has a long-running feud with Drake, wasted no time in mocking the "6 God," calling him a "bi**h" on his podcast.

What is the history of the feud between Drake and Joe Budden?

The two rappers have been engaged in a heated back-and-forth for over a year, with each taking jabs at the other on social media and in their music.

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Drake Labeled a "Bi**h" by Joe Budden After Lawsuit Dismissal

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Summary

Federal judge dismisses Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group
Joe Budden calls Drake a "bi**h" and mocks him on his podcast
Budden and Drake have a long-running feud dating back over a year

Drake Labeled a "Bi**h" by Joe Budden After Lawsuit Dismissal

Earlier this month, rapper Joe Budden added another chapter to his ongoing feud with Drake. After a federal judge tossed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, Budden took to his podcast to call the "6 God" a "bi**h."

Budden had been following the lawsuit closely, having predicted its outcome months ago. When the news broke on October 22nd, 2025, around 6 or 7 PM, Budden was quick to gloat, saying, "The news broke that Drake's a bi**h. The same sh*t that I told y'all 11 months ago rang true yesterday at around 6 o'clock."

The federal judge had ruled that Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks against Drake, which included allegations of pedophilia, were simply part of a "war of words" between the two artists. The judge found the subsequent lawsuit to be "logically incoherent."