In brief
Ariana Grande has launched a legal action in Los Angeles against unnamed hackers who reportedly broke into her collaborators’ computers to steal and leak dozens of her unreleased songs and video footage. The lawsuit states that the hackers targeted producers and photographers, sold the material “on the dark web” for a hefty sum, and that 45 unreleased tracks were compromised in 2023 alone. Grande’s lawyers say the case seeks to identify the culprits and recover damages for invasion of privacy and violation of California hacking laws. The suit comes as Grande tours globally and prepares to release her eighth studio album, “Petal.” The action underscores a growing concern among artists about digital data security and the illicit market for pre‑release material.
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against two anonymous hackers who allegedly stole and leaked her unreleased music and studio footage.
The singer’s lawyers say the alleged attackers targeted collaborators’ computers and sold the ripped material on the dark web for “significant sums.” According to court documents, “45 unreleased songs belonging to Ms Grande were hacked, stolen and leaked in 2023 alone.”
Grande’s legal action is aimed at uncovering the hackers’ identities and securing damages for the violation of privacy, California computer‑hacking statutes and conversion of her property. She highlighted the “malicious invasion of her privacy” as causing “substantial and irreparable harm.”
The suit comes amid a flurry of leaks over the past decade. The case also notes a 2025 incident when a producer’s mobile device was hacked to access unreleased masters, and a 2024 phishing attempt that persuaded a tech team to send photos to a fake photographer’s account.
While the lawsuit is filed, Grande is heading into a world tour and the release of her new album, Petal, scheduled for this Friday. She has called this tour a potential “last hurrah” for now, underscoring the personal stakes behind the legal battle.
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