Drake recently released a song titled "What Did I Miss?" on July 5, 2025, as the lead single from his upcoming ninth studio album "Iceman." The song addresses the aftermath of his feud with Kendrick Lamar and calls out those who betrayed him, including references to notable personal and public conflicts. Alongside his musical release, Drake was involved in a noteworthy legal event where a federal judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." The lawsuit accused the label of defaming him and promoting harmful content, but the court ruled the song's lyrics were nonactionable opinion and did not constitute defamation.
"What Did I Miss?" Song Details
- Released on July 5, 2025, through OVO Sound and Republic Records.
- Marks Drake's return to solo material after a collaborative project earlier in 2025.
- The song includes direct lyrical references to the feud with Kendrick Lamar and calls out perceived betrayals by friends, including NBA players DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James.
- The song blends melodic and sharp rap styles and achieved significant chart success, reaching high positions globally, including #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
Legal Update on Feud With Kendrick Lamar
- Drake filed a defamation lawsuit in January 2025 against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," which included allegations labeling Drake as a pedophile.
- The lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge who ruled that the song lyrics were opinions and not factual assertions that could be legally actionable as defamation.
- The dispute involved accusations that UMG artificially boosted Lamar's song, yet the court found no evidence to support these claims.
- The judge emphasized the song's lyrics should be understood in the context of a rap rivalry, not as statements of fact.
This captures the major recent happenings around Drake, including his music release and the legal conclusion of a high-profile feud.
