Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Unreleased Music Leaks

Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Unreleased Music Leaks

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Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against unidentified hackers for stealing unreleased music, photos, and videos from her collaborators' devices. The lawsuit, filed on July 27, 2026, in Los Angeles, names 'John Doe' defendants and accuses them of invasion of privacy and data theft. The hackers allegedly accessed digital accounts through phishing scams, resulting in the theft of 45 unreleased songs in 2023 alone. The complaint details incidents dating back to 2011, including the hacking of a photographer's Dropbox account in 2019 and a producer's mobile device in 2020. Grande claims the unauthorized distribution of her work has caused significant economic and reputational harm, disrupting her creative process and business relationships. She seeks a court order to prevent further leaks and to hold the hackers accountable.

Key Points: • Ariana Grande's lawsuit targets hackers who stole unreleased music and content. • The hackers used phishing scams to access collaborators' accounts and devices. • Grande alleges significant economic and reputational harm due to the leaks.

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2011-01-01
Music career began
Ariana Grande's music career started, leading to numerous leaks over the years.
Abcnews
2019-01-01
Photographer's Dropbox hacked
Hackers stole login details for a photographer's Dropbox account, accessing unreleased photos.
Thestatesman
2020-01-01
Producer's mobile device hacked
Hackers accessed a producer's phone, obtaining unreleased masters and demo recordings.
Abcnews
2023-01-01
45 unreleased songs leaked
In 2023, 45 unreleased songs belonging to Grande were reportedly stolen and leaked.
Thestatesman
2024-01-01
Phishing scheme detailed
Hackers impersonated a photographer to trick a technician into sending unreleased photos.
Abcnews
2026-07-27
Lawsuit filed
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit against unnamed hackers in Los Angeles for ongoing thefts.
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