1060 Hip Hop Uncut

 Drake vs. UMG: Judge Tosses Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' - A Landmark Ruling on Diss Tracks and Free Speech In one of the most highly-anticipated legal rulings to emerge from a historic musical rivalry, a federal judge has decisively dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by global superstar Drake against Universal Music Group (UMG). The suit, which centered on the distribution and promotion of rival rapper Kendrick Lamar's explosive diss track, "Not Like Us," marks a significant moment for the music industry, reaffirming the legal boundaries of artistic expression, especially within the context of a "heated rap battle." The Core Conflict: Drake, UMG, and the 'Not Like Us' Firestorm The legal drama ignited after the release of "Not Like Us," a track by Kendrick Lamar that served as a potent counter-attack in the public, multi-song feud between the two hip-hop heavyweight...

 Tory Lanez Protective Order Against Megan Thee Stallion's Defamation Suit: Harassment from Prison  The protracted legal saga between rappers Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Pete) and Tory Lanez (Daystar Peterson) continues to evolve, even as Lanez serves a ten-year sentence for the 2020 shooting conviction. The latest twist centers on a complex legal maneuver: Lanez's legal team has reportedly filed for a protective order concerning the evidence in a related defamation lawsuit filed by Megan. However, the reality of the legal filings is far more nuanced than a simple protective order. The recent court action that has garnered headlines is primarily driven by Megan Thee Stallion’s team seeking to hold Lanez accountable for alleged harassment and defamation orchestrated from behind bars. The Lawsuit That Triggered the Order The current legal firestorm stems from a separate, but related, civil lawsuit that Megan Thee Stallion filed against a Texas-based blogger, Milagro G...