Detroit meets Silicon Valley — in court. Eminem’s music publisher, Eight Mile Style, has filed a blockbuster $109 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., accusing the tech giant of massive copyright infringement across its platforms — Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The lawsuit claims that Meta has been letting users feature 243 of Eminem’s songs in Reels and Original Audio without any licensing agreement in place — a serious violation of copyright laws, according to the publisher.
🚨 The math?
Eight Mile Style is demanding $150,000 in damages per song, per platform, which amounts to a jaw-dropping $109,350,000 in total.
While Eminem himself is not directly involved, the outcome of this legal battle could shake the very foundation of how music is used in user-generated content across social media. If the court sides with Eight Mile Style, platforms like Meta may be forced to rethink how they handle music rights, potentially restricting the use of popular tracks in everyday content creation.
🎧 What’s at stake?
This case isn’t just about one artist’s catalog — it could set a precedent that reshapes the relationship between tech platforms, music publishers, and content creators.
With the rise of viral audio trends and influencer-driven content, the tension between creative freedom and intellectual property protection is reaching new heights.
Meta has yet to comment publicly on the lawsuit.
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