US EditionEminem's Publishing Company Sues Meta for $109M over Unlicensed Music Use
- Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms for copyright infringement, seeking over $109 million in damages.
- Eminem alleges that Meta violated the copyright of 243 songs from his catalog by unauthorized storage, reproduction, and exploitation on its platforms.
- The lawsuit claims that Meta's features encourage users to use his music without proper attribution or license.
- Eight Mile Style seeks a jury trial and a court order to block Meta from using Eminem's music on its platforms.
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Eminem's publishing company sues Meta for copyright infringement · American Wire News
Eminem’s publishing company isn’t playing when it comes to the rights of its tunes, and is suing Meta to prove it. The Detroit rapper’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit in federal court against Meta over alleged copyright infringement, the Daily Mail reported. The suit was filed in Michigan on May 30th, seeking $109 million, and is demanding a halt to further alleged infringement. NEW: Eminem’s publishing company sues Meta …
Eminem's publishing company sues Meta for $109M over unlicensed music use
Eminem’s publishing company is taking Meta to court. Eight Mile Style, the company that controls the rapper’s music rights, is suing Meta for $109 million in damages for allegedly using hundreds of his songs without a license. The lawsuit accuses Meta of longstanding copyright infringement, claiming the tech giant made Eminem’s music available on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp without permission. Meta accused of profiting off unlicensed tracks…
Eight Mile Style is seeking compensation of more than $109 million, representing $150,000 for each track used improperly, the maximum amount allowed by U.S. law in cases of intentional copyright infringement.
Instagram users like to use the music offered on the platform for their stories and reels. Many people are happy that there are also more than 200 songs from Eminem's most successful time available there. Only the music publisher who holds the rights does not. He now sues for damages.
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