Drake vs UMG Lawsuit Explained - Kendrick & Free Speech

Why are free speech groups getting involved in Drake’s lawsuit against UMG? Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty breaks down the latest developments in the case against UMG, including the “Not Like Us” lawsuit, Drake’s appeal and why legal experts and scholars are now weighing in on the rap battle. Could this case change how courts treat rap lyrics forever? We also dive into the new amicus briefs filed in court and the alleged argument that Drake knowingly invited the allegations made during the feud with Kendrick Lamar. Should diss tracks be treated as factual statements in court? Where is the line between freedom of expression and defamation? Got questions about the case? Let us know in the comments! Or send us your questions & voice notes to: 📱 WhatsApp: +44330 678 1114 👍 Instagram @ANOUSHKA_MD 00:00 - Drake Releases 3 Surprise Albums 00:44 - What’s Coming Up 01:20 - Why Is Drake Suing UMG? 02:54 - Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ 03:34 - What Is Defamation Per Se? 05:07 - Drake Accused Of Being A Pedophile 05:49 - Drake’s Contract With UMG 06:31 - Why Was The Case Dismissed? 08:40 - What Is Non-Actionable Opinion? 10:25 - What Are Amicus Briefs? 13:16 - This Can Change Rap Battles Forever 15:00 - Rap & Freedom Of Expression 19:53 - The First Amendment 21:37 - Artist Expression & Crime 22:40 - Kanye West Lawsuit & Art 24:34 - D4vd Lawsuit & Art 26:55 - Support Our Channel! Subscribe to Fame Under Fire so you never miss a thing:    / @fameunderfirepodcast   #FameUnderFire #Drake #KendrickLamar #UniversalMusicGroup