Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against two unnamed hackers who stole and leaked her unreleased music and studio footage.
In Los Angeles court filings, the singer claims the hackers targeted collaborators’ computers, selling the seized material on the dark web for significant sums. The documents state that 45 unreleased songs were hacked, stolen and leaked in 2023 alone.
Grande’s lawyers say the attacks violate California computer‑hacking laws and constitute an invasion of privacy, seeking to identify the hackers and secure remedies. She has long been vocal about protecting her intellectual property from piracy.
The lawsuit arrives as she prepares to release her eighth studio album, Petal, and continue her world tour, slated to hit the UK in August. Fans note that Grande has hinted the tour might be her last for “a long time.”
She recently told the Good Hang podcast that the performances are a “last hurrah” and that she’s “going to give it her all.”
If the court determines the hackers infringed on her rights, Grande’s suit could set a precedent for how artists protect digital content against unauthorized distribution.
