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Eminem, Apple prepare to square off again

by Megan Lavey-Heaton Sep 23rd 2009 at 4:00PM

Eminem's publisher, Eight Mile Style LLC, is preparing to go to trial against Apple this week over the rapper's iTunes sales, Reuters reports.

This comes just months after Eminem's production company, FBT Productions, lost its royalties case against Apple.

This is an on-going battle since 2007, when Eminem sued Apple claiming that his music was being sold through iTunes without his consent. Apple claims that the deal, done through Aftermath Entertainment with distributes Eminem's music, is not only legal, but Eminem is making money off of it. Aftermath Entertainment is also being included in the lawsuit.

Reuters says that if the two sides do not reach a deal, the trial will start on Thursday.

Eminem has also previously sued Apple over its use of "Lose Yourself" in an iTunes Store ad that aired in 2003.

[Via Apple Insider]

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Ryan T

Eminem is a has-been. He is todays Weird Al... where is he now?

September 24 2009 at 2:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Johnny Thrash

Scorpion would kick Eminem's ass.

September 24 2009 at 9:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
glad

I thought Mr Mathers was beating up on Mariah Carey and her husband seems like he's always picking a fight!!

September 24 2009 at 8:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jack bauer

I read somewhere that he is the highest grossing artist in the 2000's with the Beatles second. I couldn't believe it. I hope it was an error but I think it was in usatoday.

Scary, artist of the decade.

September 23 2009 at 11:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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bmcclure

Think about why you think that's scary... Because you don't like him or his music? Maybe you're the one who's missing out. Not everyone loved The Beatles when they came out. Instead of breaking an artist down why not look at the facts and support the artist. Speaking of which, maybe this is one reason why The Beatles aren't on iTunes...

September 24 2009 at 1:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mad

I'm a big fan of Eminem.... ITunes had a special plan and page for releasing tracks of his forthcoming album..the 'itunes relapse plan' or whatever they called it Looked very inventive... I bought the available tracks and was dissapointed after discovering it's low bitrate and no complete cd at the release date.. I had to buy the actual cd too , spending money twice for the same Music! Sort of not related to this post though :) end this year Relapse two will be released.. Also very offtopic though.

September 23 2009 at 8:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rockyguido

Is Eminem Running out of money that fast. Tel M I said to go Plunk himself,

Signed,

NC

September 23 2009 at 6:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eddy120876

I guess EM is with the music industry that wants royalty from a 30 second sample LOL those Douche BGs. Another reason why i think the music industry and artist are a bunch of DBags. Also Ems is the worse of then all always saying his stays true to his music and fans yet he shows hes not shaddy but a Dbag

September 23 2009 at 5:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JGO

Eminem is a total douche. This is just a weak attempt at getting some media attention.

September 23 2009 at 5:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Allan

Hey JGO, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish but... Kanye West was the biggest douche of all time. OF ALL TIME.

Oh, wait...
No, that's correct. Nevermind.

September 23 2009 at 5:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Johnny Thrash

He probably has a new album about to come out, so he's gotta stir it up some.

September 24 2009 at 9:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Blake

If I were Apple I would just say" Fine, well just pull all of your music from the store. Welcome to obscurity"

September 23 2009 at 4:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Orion

Amen.

September 23 2009 at 5:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
K

Mr. Mathers apparently wants iPod revenue. Plus this gets his name published in the press.

September 23 2009 at 4:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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