Instagram/Drake & Kendrick Lamar Music Drake appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar, arguing "Not Like Us" contains false factual claims beyond typical rap battle insults. April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - Drake is vigorously challenging a federal judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit related to Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us, which he claims contains damaging falsehoods about him.