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Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Eminem sues Facebook-owner Meta for $109 million over alleged copyright infringement
World-famous musician and rap artist Eminem has sued Facebook-owner Meta Platforms for $109 million in damages, accusing the company of copyright infringement, reported the news portal E! News on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. According to the news portal's report citing the court documents, Eight Mile Style was the publishing company which filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms on 30 May 2025. The court order states that Marshall Mathers (Eminem) is alleging that Meta violated the copyright of 243 songs from his catalogue through the 'unauthorised storage, reproduction and exploitation' of his rap songs on their social media platform, as per the news report. The lawsuit also alleged that Meta's in-app features like 'Original Audio' and 'Reels' were encouraging and allowing users to steal Eminem's music to use in video content without 'proper attribution or license.' The Grammy winner is now seeking to receive a monetary payment as a penalty for the damages which were allegedly caused due to the copyright infringements. 'The diminished value of the copyrights by Defendants' theft of them, lost profits, and Defendants' profits attributable to the infringement,' according to the news portal's report. Eminem also has asked for $150,000 for each song in question across all three platforms owned by Meta, which totals up to a little over $109 million. The social media giant has not responded to the news portal's queries on this development. Meta Platform shares were trading 2.34 per cent higher at $682.46 on the Nasdaq on Wednesday's Wall Street session as of 11:04 a.m. (EDT), compared to $666.85 in the previous US market session. On the backdrop of this case, Eminem was alleged was set to perform in India on 3 June 2025, but there was no official confirmation from the rapper or his organisers that any concert actually took place on Tuesday. Multiple media reports and leaked tour schedules suggested that Eminem was scheduled to perform in Mumbai on 3 June 2025, but no verified information confirmed that the concert actually happened. Mint on 20 February 2025 cited a Gang Flow report which claimed that Eminem's 2025 world tour would have stops across North America, Asia, and Europe. However, this information, along with the India tour, was incorrect due to the lack of official data.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Why is Eminem Suing Meta for USD 109 Million? Inside Rapper's Fight Over 243 Songs
Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The lawsuit, filed on May 30 and obtained by E! News on June 3, accuses Meta of copyright infringement. Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, claims that Meta allowed the unauthorized use of 243 of his songs across its platforms. According to the court documents, Meta's features, such as Original Audio and Reels, make it easy for users to take clips of Eminem's music without permission. The lawsuit states that these tools allow and encourage users to steal his tracks for use in videos without proper attribution or license. As a result, Eight Mile Style is seeking more than USD 109 million in damages. Why is Eminem suing Meta platforms? Eminem alleges that Meta violated his copyright by storing, reproducing and exploiting his songs without authorization. The filing demands damages for the diminished value of the copyrights, lost profits and any profits Meta earned from the infringement. Alternatively, he asked for the maximum statutory damages of USD 150,000 per song across all Meta platforms, which adds up to USD 109,350,000. The lawsuit explains that users can easily search for Eminem's tracks on Facebook and Instagram, and then apply them to their Reels or Stories. Without proper licensing or credit, these uses harm the value of the original recordings. In the filing, Eminem's team lists each of the 243 songs in his catalog, which includes hits like Love the Way You Lie. Eminem has often shared how important music is to his mental health. 'One of the great things about rap music is that you could put so much of your life in it,' he said during an interview on Shade 45's Sway In The Morning in June 2022. 'It's therapeutic and that's how it's always been for me.' His lyrics frequently touch on his difficult childhood and personal struggles. The lawsuit also comes as Eminem continues to protect his artistic legacy. The Detroit rapper has a long history of taking legal action to defend his music rights. His decision to sue Meta echoes past battles over copyrights and royalties.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Eminem takes on Meta in R2 billion copyright lawsuit
Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of unlawfully using 243 of his songs without permission. Picture: Bang Showbiz American rap icon Eminem is taking Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to court in a massive copyright battle that could cost the tech giant over R2 billion. Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of unlawfully using 243 of his songs without permission. According to court papers dated May 30 and seen by E! News, the rapper (real name Marshall Mathers) alleges that Meta allowed the 'unauthorised storage, reproduction and exploitation' of his music across its platforms. The lawsuit specifically points fingers at features like Reels and Original Audio, claiming these tools encourage users to use music including Eminem's without proper licensing or credit. Now, the multi-Grammy Award-winner is demanding financial compensation for what he calls the theft of his creative work. He's asking for either lost profits and damages from Meta's earnings or the maximum statutory damages of $150,000 (about R2.1 million) for each track, which adds up to more than $109 million (around R2.05 billion).
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eminem sues Meta for $109 million over stealing 243 songs for Instagram reels
In an explosive legal move filed on May 30, 2025, Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, took on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, accusing them of blatant copyright infringement. Through his publishing company Eight Mile Style, Eminem alleges Meta unlawfully stored, reproduced, and exploited 243 of his songs without authorisation. Eminem's $109 million lawsuit targets Meta over music theft The lawsuit claims Meta's platforms encourage users to upload videos featuring his music without proper licensing or attribution, essentially enabling mass music theft on a colossal scale. This isn't just a copyright dispute over snippets of sound — it is about a systemic failure to protect artists' rights in the age of user-generated content. 📰| Eminem's music publisher '8 Mile Style' is suing Meta for using 243 of his songs without permission, including hits like Lose claim Meta profited from millions of videos using his tracks.🤑 Why Instagram reels and Meta's platforms are at the heart of the controversy? Instagram Reels, a hugely popular feature for short videos, is singled out in the suit as a major outlet where Eminem's music is being used illegally. The rapper argues that Meta's failure to properly license his songs has diminished the value of his copyrights and caused significant financial losses. Eminem is demanding $150,000 in damages for each infringed song, bringing the total to a staggering $109,350,000 (about Rs 900 crore). He insists this money is compensation for lost profits and Meta's unjust enrichment from exploiting his music without permission. The broader implications for artists and digital platforms This lawsuit is more than a personal battle for Eminem; it represents a critical moment for artists everywhere fighting to protect their work in an increasingly digital world. The case could set new standards for how social media giants handle copyrighted music, especially as short-form video content continues to dominate online culture. A personal milestone amid legal battles Amid the legal drama, Eminem is celebrating a joyful milestone, becoming a grandfather. His daughter Hailie Jade Scott and her husband Evan McClintock recently welcomed their first child, Elliot Marshall McClintock. The baby's middle name honours Eminem's real name, Marshall Mathers, cementing a family legacy. Eminem had previously shared touching moments of this new chapter in his life in the music video for Temporary, where home footage culminates in Hailie revealing her pregnancy to her father.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Eminem Is Suing Meta for $109 Million
Originally appeared on E! Online is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with a social media giant. The 'Love the Way You Lie' rapper's publishing company Eight Mile Style filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms—which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp—accusing the tech company of copyright infringement and seeking over $109 million in damages, according to court documents filed May 30 and obtained by E! News June 3. In the filing, Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers) alleges that Meta violated the copyright of 243 songs from his catalog through the 'unauthorized storage, reproduction and exploitation' of the tracks on their platforms. The lawsuit cites the apps' features, including Original Audio and Reels, as tools that 'allow and encourage its users to steal' his music to use in video content 'without proper attribution or license.' As a result, the Grammy winner is seeking monetary damages for 'the diminished value of the copyrights by Defendants' theft of them, lost profits, and Defendants' profits attributable to the infringement.' Alternatively, he asked for the maximum statutory damages, requesting $150,000 for each of the songs in question across all three of Meta's platforms, totaling a whopping $109,350,000. Keep reading to see what other stars have said about their sobriety journeys… More from E! Online Dancing With the Stars' Jenna Johnson Reveals How Much They Get Paid Ellen Pompeo Detained for Hour by TSA and Bomb Squad Over Erewhon Sunflower Seeds Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Debuts New Name E! News has reached out to Meta Platforms for comment but has not heard back. The Detroit native has frequently channeled his personal life in his music, often rapping about his difficult childhood as well as his turbulent relationships with his late mother and ex-wife Kim Mathers. In fact, he previously shared that expressing himself artistically has had a positive impact on his mental health. 'One of the great things about rap music is that you could put so much of your life in it,' he explained during an appearance on Shade 45's Sway In The Morning in June 2022. 'It's therapeutic and that's how it's always been for me.' Eminem has also frequently rapped about his battle with addiction, including a 2007 drug overdose that led him to get clean the following year. 'I remember when I first got sober and all the s--t was out of my system,' he said in an interview on the Paul Pod podcast in September 2022. 'I remember just being really happy and everything was f--king new to me again.' Keep reading to see what other stars have said about their sobriety journeys… Jason BiggsAshlyn HarrisJax Taylor Alec BaldwinAnne Hathaway Jamie Lee Curtis Jason RitterBrantley Gilbert For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
