Apple Inc. and Eight Mile Style, have settled a lawsuit over the rights to downloading many of Eminem’s songs through iTunes.
Eminem’s music publisher claimed that their contract with Aftermath Records did not permit the record label to be downloaded on iTunes.
Eight Mile was seeking millions of dollars, claiming copyright violations on 93 songs, including “Lose Yourself.”
Eight Mile attorney, Richard Busch, stated that: “The case was settled to the satisfaction of all parties.” He also said terms of the deal are confidential information.
The agreement was reached on the night of Thursday, October 1st, five days after the trial began in Detroit.
Mathers, (Eminem) wasn’t a witness, nor did he testify.
According to the lawsuit, $4 million dollars were collected off Eminem songs on iTunes, and was giving to Aftermath.
It was stated at the trial, that Eminem’s music publisher, received royalties off the songs, but just wanted more money.
Joel Martin, Eight Mile manager, said that the music publisher wanted a separate contract with Apple, so they could keep a close on how and when the songs are sold.
