Eminem is demanding to Goal for the supposed unauthorized distribution of his music on his platforms.
The technological multinational, which operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsAppshe has been accused of using rapper songs without a valid license through her Reels Remix and original audio functions, the Wrap portal reports.
Eminemwhose real name is Marshall Mathersclaims compensation for damages of up to $ 150,000 per song. As a result, compensation could exceed one million dollars in total.
What is Eminem’s demand against Meta
The publication indicates that the demand alleges that the star songs were made available to the “Music Libraries” of Meta and were used in user generated content through tools such as tools Reels Remix and Original Audio.
This resulted in the Mathers material formed by the soundtrack of millions of videos online and was reproduced billions of times.
It is reported that the document indicates that Meta tried to obtain licenses through the Collection and Payment of Digital Royalties Audiam. However, Eight Mile Style, Eminem’s publishing house, claims not to have granted them.
Goal, owned by Mark ZuckerbergShe is accused of “flagrant infraction” of Eight Mile Composiones, as well as “deliberate infraction.” The demand alleges that the company “prompted billions of users of its online services to do so, all voluntarily and without a license.”
The document adds: “Therefore, as a goal, does not enjoy or eligible for the safe port provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright (‘DMCA’).”
It is observed that goal has already eliminated some songs after complaints, including the success of 2002 “Lose Yourself”. However, the demand alleges that the company “continues to house instrumental and unauthorized covers versions” on its platforms.
Eight Mile Style too claims damage and losses, unemployed profit and a court order Permanent against the useless use of Eminem’s music. Goal has requested a jury trial, according to the report.
Source: Ambito
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