According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge ruled “the allegedly defamatory statements in ‘Not Like Us’ are nonactionable opinion.” In other words, Drake can’t sue for defamation over the song lyrics.
In dismissing the lawsuit, the judge says “even accusations of criminal behavior are not actionable if, understood in context, they are opinion rather than fact.”
The judge also says the average listener is not under the impression a diss track is the product of a thoughtful or disinterested investigation.
A spokesperson for Universal Music Group tells TMZ … “From the outset, this suit was an affront to all artists and their creative expression and never should have seen the light of day. We’re pleased with the court’s dismissal and look forward to continuing our work successfully promoting Drake’s music and investing in his career.”
We’ve reached out to Drake … so far, no word back.
Source: TMZ.com