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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer Peltz

Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud reaches court as judge to decide on the truth in rap battles

Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A federal judge is currently grappling with the intricate nature of rap battles and the potent lyricism of Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping diss track, "Not Like Us," as it forms the centrepiece of a defamation lawsuit brought by fellow superstar Drake.

Drake has initiated legal proceedings against Universal Music Group, the shared record label for both artists, alleging that the company published and promoted a song he considers "slanderous." The lawsuit specifically targets "Not Like Us," a track that has achieved significant commercial success.

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