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Ariana Grande Demands Judge to Hunt Down Music Hackers

A judge said subpoenas are needed to identify anonymous users tied to the leaks, after investigators found 45 unreleased songs were posted online in 2023.

  • On Aug 19, Los Angeles County Judge Mark Epstein granted Ariana Grande a court order to subpoena platforms for identities of individuals who leaked her unreleased music and footage.
  • Grande initiated this lawsuit last month, alleging cybercriminals repeatedly hacked private accounts of her photographers and producers to sell stolen material violating the "sacred relationship that exists between her and her fans."
  • Her attorney, Joshua Rosenberg, argued that without expedited discovery, defendants hiding behind Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, PayPal, and CashApp remain unmasked, foreclosing relief for the substantial harm already caused.
  • Investigators conducting an "extensive fact investigation" since 2023 have identified 45 leaked songs, including "Fantasize," prompting the urgent request to prevent further loss of digital evidence.
  • Other artists including Madonna, Megan Thee Stallion, and BTS have used the legal system to combat leakers, a trend veteran music attorney Tal Dickstein noted can deter future unlawful activity.
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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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