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Pink Villa
4 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.
Yahoo
5 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
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Will Smith reveals advice from JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar before releasing new album
Will Smith has shared the valuable advice given to him by JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar before embarking on his musical comeback. The Hollywood actor and rapper released his first album in two decades, Based On A True Story, which dropped on March 28. In a recent interview on Sway In The Morning on SiriusXM, Smith revealed that he sought advice from two rap icons—JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar—before diving back into the music scene. Both artists, despite their different approaches, offered him remarkably similar guidance. "I made two phone calls," Smith said, recalling his conversations. "I talked to Jay and I talked to Kendrick, asking, 'What's the advice?'' JAY-Z's counsel focused on authenticity. 'He said, 'Don't fake your story,'' Smith recalled. ''You gotta say what's true for you. Be true to your story.'' This advice stuck with Smith, influencing the concept behind his upcoming album. 'That's where I got the Based On A True Story from Jay,' Smith explained. Kendrick Lamar's advice mirrored JAY-Z's in essence, even if it was phrased differently. "He said, 'Man, just say that s### you always been f###### scared to say,'' Smith shared, acknowledging the challenge that came with being so open and honest. "It was scary, right? To just, like, say it," Smith admitted. Instead of crafting his music to please others or chasing trends, Smith focused on creating something that feels authentic to him. 'Make the record you want to make,' he said. 'Don't try to make the record that you think people will like you for. Make the one that's authentic.' Smith's Based On A True Story features 14 tracks and guest appearances from notable artists such as his son Jaden, Big Sean, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Teyana Taylor.
