Ep 124

Drake’s lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has officially been dismissed. In this episode, Cole Jackson breaks down Judge Vargas’ 38-page opinion, how it frames rap beef as protected art, and what this means for the culture going forward.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Cold Open – Drake vs UMG dismissed

(1:17) What the Dismissal Says

(7:10) Drake’s claim about bots and pay-for-play

(10:24) The timeline reacts on X

(16:17) Cole's Got Questions

(18:38) Drake's Legacy/Outro