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June 05, 2025

Eminem files R2bn lawsuit against Meta for unlawful' use of over 240 of his hits

- BY OLUTHANDO KETEYI

RAP icon Eminem is taking Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to court in a massive copyright battle that could cost the tech giant over R2 billion.

Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of unlawfully using 243 of his songs without permission.

According to court papers dated 30 May and seen by E! News, the rapper (real name Marshall Mathers III) alleges that Meta allowed the “unauthorised storage, reproduction and exploitation” of his music across its platforms.

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