Eminem’s music publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., alleging unauthorized use of 243 of the rapper’s songs across Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, seeks damages totaling over $109 million, calculated at $150,000 per song per platform. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/eminem-publisher-accuses-meta-of-infringing-music-copyrights?utm_source=openai))
The complaint asserts that Meta has been “rampantly” infringing on Eminem’s copyrights by offering his music for synchronization with photos and videos streamed publicly on its platforms without proper authorization. Eight Mile Style contends that Meta’s features, such as Instagram’s Reels Remix and Original Audio, encourage users to incorporate Eminem’s music into their content without obtaining the necessary licenses. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/eminem-publisher-accuses-meta-of-infringing-music-copyrights?utm_source=openai))
According to the lawsuit, Meta attempted to secure licenses for Eminem’s music through Audiam, Inc., a digital rights management company. However, Eight Mile Style maintains that it never authorized Audiam to handle its catalog, rendering Meta’s licensing attempts invalid. The publisher also alleges that, despite previous takedown requests, Meta continued to store and reproduce unlicensed copies of Eminem’s songs, including alternative versions of tracks like “Lose Yourself.” ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/eminem-publisher-accuses-meta-of-infringing-music-copyrights?utm_source=openai))
In response, Meta has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the complaint is “remarkably short on specifics” and lacks detailed allegations of infringement. Meta contends that Eight Mile Style’s claims are imprecise and fail to meet the necessary legal standards for copyright infringement. ([digitalmusicnews.com](https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/09/19/meta-eight-mile-style-dismissal-motion/?utm_source=openai))
Eight Mile Style has countered Meta’s dismissal bid by emphasizing the clarity and straightforwardness of its infringement claims. The publisher argues that Meta’s actions constitute a deliberate exploitation of Eminem’s creative works for substantial financial gain without proper licensing or compensation. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/eminem-publisher-accuses-meta-of-infringing-music-copyrights?utm_source=openai))
This legal battle underscores the ongoing tensions between content creators and technology platforms over the use of copyrighted material in user-generated content. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how social media companies handle music licensing and copyright compliance in the future.