Drake Loses UMG Lawsuit, Friday’s Twitter Rant & Northside Benji Brings Out Nav In Toronto

In Episode 157 of The Man Dem Show, titled “He Lose,” Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez dive deep into the aftermath of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef. With Universal Music Group (UMG) officially dismissing Drake’s defamation lawsuit, the hosts break down the implications for Drake’s career and the culture of hip-hop.

The conversation then shifts to the online fallout, focusing on Friday’s controversial tweets and the heated debate they sparked within the Toronto hip-hop community, including a direct response from Nav. The hosts also discuss Northside Benji’s recent hometown show, where he brought out Nav as a special guest, and analyze what these co-signs mean for the city’s music scene.

Plus, the guys react to Moula 1st’s return to the scene after his release and a fire new snippet from Casper TNG. They also touch on the latest with John Cena’s potential final WWE match and Saweetie being exposed by an ex-friend.

Tune in for unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories in music and culture. Like, comment, and subscribe for more from The Man Dem Show!

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Time Stamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:53 – Support for business partners
1:22 – Jay-Z’s infamous lyric about Memphis Bleek on “Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)”
5:20 – Was Memphis Bleek one hit away?
6:15 – Roc-A-Fella’s roster in 2005
8:46 – Dealing with technical difficulties & deleted episodes
9:08 – Shoutouts to the supporters
11:09 – Clarifying a past episode with Bingo
12:17 – Will LTL open for Vybz Kartel?
15:47 – The meaning of a “rub” in wrestling
16:13 – The rise of AI-generated content
17:30 – John Cena’s final WWE appearances & leaked opponent
21:53 – UMG dismisses Drake’s lawsuit
23:36 – Drake lost on multiple fronts
25:45 – The turning point in the lawsuit
28:14 – What’s next for Drake and Kendrick?
30:52 – Is Drake’s partnership with UMG over?
34:17 – Friday’s reaction to the lawsuit dismissal
36:37 – A viral comment calls out the hypocrisy
39:43 – Guttzy and Laz Vagez call out Friday’s behavior
45:52 – Northside Benji performs in Toronto
47:37 – Friday’s comment about Nav & Nav’s response
52:52 – The hosts react to Friday’s online antics
54:10 – New music snippet from ICY & Guttzy’s reaction
59:09 – Moula 1st is back on the road
1:01:23 – Moula 1st drops a new freestyle & video
1:08:06 – Does Moula 1st have a few good years left in him?
1:13:22 – Casper TNG drops a new snippet
1:16:05 – Saweetie exposed as an escort by ex-friend
1:20:34 – Movie Review: “Him”
1:24:01 – TV Show Review: “Peacemaker” Season Finale
1:26:51 – Gaming Talk: Alan Wake 2
1:28:42 – Meek Mill’s latest social media comments
1:29:18 – New music from Push Keyz
1:33:00 – Taylor Swift’s massive first-week album sales
1:35:12 – Why relatable music sells
1:38:21 – Outro