Lebanese singer Rami Ayash released a statement saying he has decided to drop charges against the recently retired singer Fadl Shaker. Rami decided to take this step after Shaker announced his retirement from singing, meaning they would no longer be working and competing in the same industry. Ayash clarified that he wished only the best for Shaker. Ayash had previously filed a lawsuit against Shaker after the latter attacked him in one of his statements to the press, which Ayash considered to be defamation.