Ariana Grande sues hackers for leaking unreleased music and videos
Ariana Grande, the pop sensation, has initiated legal action against two unknown hackers accused of leaking unreleased tracks and studio recordings after infiltrating her collaborators' computers. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles, asserts that these hackers targeted producers and photographers to sell the stolen content on the dark web for large sums. In 2023, 45 unreleased songs were taken and leaked, adding to hundreds of similar incidents since her debut in 2011. The lawsuit outlines a history of unlawful activities: in 2025, hackers accessed a producer's phone for unreleased demos, and in 2024, they impersonated a photographer to acquire unpublished images. Grande seeks damages for invasion of privacy, breaches of California hacking laws, and conversion, claiming the incident has caused significant and lasting damage. This filing coincides with the upcoming release of her eighth studio album, Petal, this Friday, and her ongoing Eternal Sunshine world tour, which will reach the UK in August. She has suggested that these performances might be her last for an extended period.
Key facts
- Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit against two unidentified hackers.
- The hackers allegedly leaked unreleased music and studio footage.
- They gained access to collaborators' computers.
- In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs were stolen and leaked.
- Hundreds of similar leaks have occurred since her 2011 debut.
- The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles.
- Grande is suing for invasion of privacy and violation of California computer hacking laws.
- Her eighth studio album, Petal, is set for release this Friday.
Entities
Artists
- Ariana Grande
- Max Martin
Institutions
- Zach Sang Show
- Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast
- BBC
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- UK