Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Stolen Music

Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court against hackers accused of stealing unreleased music, private photographs, and video footage. The legal action, filed on Monday, seeks to identify the individuals responsible, who are currently referred to as John Doe in the court documents. Grande's legal team intends to use the proceedings to hold these individuals accountable for their alleged actions.

Allegations of Data Theft and Dark Web Sales

The lawsuit claims that hackers gained access to the online accounts of people working with Grande, leading to the alleged theft and subsequent sale of her material on the dark web. According to court filings reported by various media outlets, 45 unreleased songs belonging to Grande were reportedly leaked in 2023 alone. The stolen assets are said to have been sold for significant sums of money. In one instance, a hacker allegedly impersonated a photographer to trick an employee into sending images of Grande.

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The legal documents state that the unauthorised misappropriation and disclosure of these materials constitute a violation of Grande's privacy and artistry, disrupting her career and causing substantial harm. The lawsuit asserts that neither Grande nor any other public or private figure should endure such violations from individuals who operate with impunity.

Pattern of Cyber Intrusion

The filing outlines a pattern of alleged illegal behaviour, detailing how collaborators' accounts have been systematically targeted over several years. The lawsuit claims that in 2025, a producer's mobile device was hacked, compromising unreleased masters, demos, and footage from recording sessions. The previous year, hackers reportedly created a fake email address impersonating a photographer to obtain unreleased photos from a digital technician.

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Grande is suing for invasion of privacy, violation of California computer hacking laws, and conversion. Her lawyers stated that the singer is initiating legal action to uncover the identities of the hackers and hold them responsible for their alleged conduct.

The court filing comes as Grande prepares for the release of her new album, Petal, this Friday. She is also currently undertaking a world tour, with concerts scheduled in the UK in August.