The article discusses the potential legal ramifications for Kendrick Lamar if he performs his song "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl amid an ongoing defamation suit between Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG). The lawsuit stems from claims that UMG promoted a song that contains false allegations about Drake. Legal experts suggest the risks are minimal, as Drake's suit distinctly focuses on UMG, which could mean Kendrick's performance may not directly implicate him. The conversation highlights contemporary issues surrounding artistic expression and legal accountability in the music industry.
On Feb. 9, there's a strong chance that Kendrick Lamar will walk onto the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, and call Drake a pedophile in front of hundreds of millions of viewers.
In a time when prosecutors have used Young Thug's lyrics against him in court, and the new president wants to make it easier for the rich and powerful to sue for defamation, is there any legal risk for performing "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl?
There's a risk, but it appears to be low because of the way that Drake has decided to do this. He very deliberately went after UMG, and said this isn't about Kendrick.
It doesn't seem to increase Lamar's threat, as Drake only aimed at UMG without implicating Kendrick in his defamation suit.
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