Universal Music Group has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit against them, claiming that the rapper’s claims are an attempt to save face after losing a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. The filing comes after a yearlong diss track battle between Drake and Lamar, with many fans declaring Lamar as the winner. Drake had accused UMG of conspiring to boost Lamar’s song on Spotify but reached a settlement with iHeartMedia. However, his claims against UMG still stand. UMG denies the allegations, stating that Drake’s claims are without merit and should be dismissed. The court filing argues that diss tracks often contain hyperbolic insults and that Drake had goaded Lamar into continuing the battle. It also notes that Drake had signed an open letter criticizing prosecutors for using artists’ lyrics against them. UMG’s filing claims that Drake’s lawsuit is an attempt to save face for his loss in the rap battle. Drake’s attorney responded by stating that UMG’s motion is a ploy to avoid accountability, but they are confident that the case will proceed. UMG argues that allowing Drake’s lawsuit to proceed would chill the creation of diss tracks, which are a celebrated art form centered around outrageous insults. They assert that Drake’s claims lack merit and fail to prove actual malice as required for a defamation lawsuit.
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