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Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against Universal Musicstorage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635046/gov.uscourts.nysd.635046.96.0.pdf
310 sats \ 4 comments \ @billytheked 9 Oct Music
Still unwilling to believe that alleging someone is a pedophile was really a "killing blow." Seemed, rather, to be riding the Epstein/Diddy media sensationalism.
Not sure if how strong a legal precedent this sets. Any idea @siggy47?
The song contains lyrics explicitly accusing Drake of being a pedophile, set to a catchy beat and propulsive bassline. “Not Like Us” went on to become a cultural sensation, achieving immense commercial success and critical acclaim.
Drake has brought this action against UMG for defamation, harassment in the second degree, and violation of section 349 of the New York General Business Law.
Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED
--still I wonder, do pedophiles promote bitcoin?
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110 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 9 Oct
I'm not sure. Generally, people who willingly place themselves in the public eye get less protection. Also, if the defamatory statements would cause loss of standing in a person's business or profession the case is stronger. In some circles pedophilia is a badge of honor. Finally, truth is an absolute defense😀
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @billytheked OP 9 Oct
In some circles pedophilia is a badge of honor.
Hm, hadn't considered this. Good point!
Seeing ass they're both signed to the same label, and the approximate alignment with the 51st state narrative, my best guess is the whole thing was just a clever ploy for streams/chart rankings/sales.
What's hotter these days than meaningless squabbling with strangers online?
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @jbschirtzinger 9 Oct
Drake wants none of the blame, and all the ability to place it: https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/drake-astroworld-tragedy-fault-wants-out-lawsuits-1235631548/
It turns out that most everyone in entertainment was diddling something or another they shouldn't be, so the surprise isn't that someone might or might not be a pedophile, at least not to me. What is surprising is that there was actually a case over it. Rap battles, via folks like Eminem, have been saying things like that and worse for a long, long time.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @billytheked OP 9 Oct
Was it a rap battle though? A feud fought with "diss-tracks" feels more accurate. Nothing about it felt freestyled.
What is surprising is that there was actually a case over it.
For people like us it does feel a bit ri-god-damn-diculous, but, then again, with Drake's money/lawyer's then why the fuck not?
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