Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who have been stealing and leaking her unreleased songs and videos for years. The singer aims to uncover the identities of these unscrupulous individuals, alleging that over 45 unreleased songs were hacked in 2023 alone.

The lawsuit claims that hackers targeted producers and photographers working with Grande to steal still-in-production masters and demos, footage from recording sessions, music videos, behind-the-scenes photographs and videos, as well as album and photoshoot outtakes. This content has been sold and published on social media platforms like X, TikTok, and YouTube.

Grande is also seeking to hold the hackers accountable for invading her privacy and violating California’s Comprehensive Data Access and Fraud Act. The case highlights a growing issue in the music industry where artists’ private work is often targeted by cybercriminals.

The incident in 2019 saw Grande's photos stolen from a photographer’s Dropbox account, while unreleased footage was taken from a producer’s hacked mobile device in the following year. In 2024, scammers used phishing emails to obtain unreleased photos from a technician working with one of Grande’s photographers.

As the digital age continues to evolve, artists and creators are facing new challenges in protecting their work. Grande's legal action could set a precedent for how such cases will be handled in the future, potentially strengthening privacy laws and security measures.