Drake's Label Fires Back at Rapper in Appeals Court: 'Astoundingly Hypocritical'

Universal Music Group has fired back at Drake in an appeals court, calling his defamation lawsuit 'astoundingly hypocritical.' The label claims that Kendrick Lamar's lyrics, which called Drake a pedophile, represent 'classic opinion' and that Drake's attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit should fail.

The lawsuit stems from a 2020 song by Kendrick Lamar, in which he rapped about Drake's alleged relationship with a minor. Drake initially sued Universal Music Group, claiming that the label had failed to protect him from the lyrics. However, the label has now fired back, arguing that the lyrics are protected under the First Amendment.

The case has been ongoing for several years, with both sides presenting their arguments in court. Universal Music Group's latest filing claims that Drake is trying to 'chill' the label's free speech rights and that his lawsuit is 'astoundingly hypocritical' given his own history of using lyrics that have been criticized as misogynistic and homophobic.

The case is set to continue in the coming weeks, with both sides expected to present further evidence and arguments. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the music industry, with many artists and labels watching the case closely.

Key Takeaways:

• Universal Music Group has fired back at Drake in an appeals court, calling his defamation lawsuit 'astoundingly hypocritical.'
• The label claims that Kendrick Lamar's lyrics, which called Drake a pedophile, represent 'classic opinion' and that Drake's attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit should fail.
• The case has been ongoing for several years, with both sides presenting their arguments in court.

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