Regarding Lamar's song, Judge Vargas said: "Even apparent statements of fact may assume the character of statements of opinion... when made in public debate, heated labour dispute, or other circumstances in which an audience may anticipate the use of epithets, fiery rhetoric or hyperbole."

I really appreciate this opinion coming from a judge. This is modern day debate and storytelling. No one believed it was necessary to start an arson investigation on Eminem with his accomplice Dr Dre when he had the line "With a can full of gas and a hand full of matches."