As expected, Drake has filed a notice of appeal in his defamation case against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar ‘s “Not Like Us.”

In a filing on Wednesday morning, representatives for Drake wrote that the rapper was providing notice of appeal to the District Court’s opinion and order from earlier this month. His legal team’s arguments over the basis of the appeal are expected to be made in a filing that will come at a later date.

A rep for Drake shared in a statement to Variety , “This confirms our intent to appeal, and we look forward to the Court of Appeals reviewing that filing in the coming weeks.” UMG did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Drake’s high-profile lawsuit against UMG was dismissed on Oct. 9 after District Judge Jeannet

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