Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: Are diss lyrics legal?

If Lamar or Drake have evidence that what they’ve said is substantially true, it is not defamation.

The feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar reached a fever pitch recently, with both dissing each other in songs featuring harsh accusations. This kind of beef between rap artists isn’t new, but the severity of the insults traded in this feud has galvanized fans and the attention of the broader public.