Eminem Sues Meta for $109 Million Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Mumbai | June 5, 2025 — Global rap legend Eminem has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, seeking damages of $109 million (approximately ₹935.9 crores) for alleged copyright infringement.

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243 Tracks, ₹935 Cr: Eminem’s Lawsuit Hits Meta Hard

Filed on May 30, 2025, in a Michigan court by Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, the lawsuit accuses Meta of unauthorized use of 243 tracks from the rapper’s extensive music catalogue. The legal action targets Meta’s in-app audio features, particularly “Original Audio” and “Reels,” which allegedly allow users to add Eminem’s songs to their videos without securing licenses or offering proper credit.

Alleged “Rampant and Knowing Infringement”

According to court filings, Meta initially tried to obtain licensing rights through Audiam, a digital royalty service. However, after Eight Mile Style declined, Meta allegedly proceeded to incorporate the music across its platforms regardless. The lawsuit describes Meta’s actions as “rampant” and “knowing infringement,” accusing the tech giant of “unauthorized storage, reproduction, and exploitation” of Eminem’s work.

The publishing firm is seeking statutory damages of $150,000 per song per platform, covering Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This multiplies to a total of $109.35 million. The lawsuit claims that Meta’s actions have not only led to substantial financial losses but also diminished the value of Em’s intellectual property.

Eminem, through his legal team, is demanding a jury trial and a permanent injunction to stop Meta from using any of his music without explicit authorization in the future. The lawsuit also challenges the applicability of safe harbor protections under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), asserting that Meta should be held liable for knowingly facilitating copyright violations.

Previous Leak Incident Adds Context

This lawsuit comes on the heels of a separate controversy involving Eminem’s unreleased music. Earlier this year, Joseph Strange, a former sound engineer at Eminem’s Michigan-based studio, was indicted for allegedly leaking unreleased tracks recorded between 1999 and 2018. The leaked material was reportedly distributed online through crowdfunding platforms using Bitcoin.

An official statement from Eminem’s spokesperson condemned the leaks, emphasizing that all legal avenues would be pursued to protect the artist’s creative legacy.

Eminem concert in Mumbai – India Concert Rumors Unverified

Meanwhile, speculation about a possible Eminem concert in Mumbai on June 3, 2025, remains unconfirmed. Leaked tour schedules had hinted at a performance in India as part of a global tour covering Asia, North America, and Europe. However, no official announcement has been made by the artist or his management, and no event took place on the rumored date.

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