Eminem’s publishers sue Facebook

Eminem’s song publisher is suing Facebook and an advertisement agency, accusing the both parties of copying music from one of the rapper’s songs.

Eight Mile Style filed a lawsuit in Detroit on Monday claiming that an online Facebook ad copied music from Eminem’s 2000 song, “Under the Influence”. The ad was 30 seconds long and was featured on a webcast by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The ad was detailing Facebook Home, an interface for Android phones.

The complaint states that the ad agency is attempting to appeal to Facebook by catering to Zuckerberg’s personal taste in music all the while invoking “the same irreverent theme” of the song”.