Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over "Not Like Us" has been dismissed. A judge dismissed the defamation lawsuit and stated that Kendrick Lamar's lyrics were a reasonable part of the rap beef.

Drake's legal team has announced that they will appeal the decision.

Music journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy reacts to the news and discusses why Drake's ongoing lawsuit would only prolong the success of "Not Like Us".

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