Eminem has filed a lawsuit against Meta, which is owned by Mark Zuckerberg, over allegations that the tech company did not get permission to use his music across many of its platforms.
Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. According to a report from The Wrap, Meta is accused of using Eminem’s songs via its Reels Remix and Original Audio functions without acquiring a valid license.
Eminem – real name Marshall Mathers – is reportedly seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per song, which could potentially result in damages totaling more than $1 million, if the case is ruled in his favor.
The Wrap goes on to note that Eminem’s lawsuit alleges that his songs were made available in Meta’s “Music Libraries” and were made available in user-generated content through fea