Ariana Grande Takes Legal Action Against Hackers Over Leaked Tracks

WHO:

The Hollywood Reporter - Ariana Grande is the plaintiff in the lawsuit.

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit targets a group of anonymous hackers.

The Hollywood Reporter - The individuals affected include photographers, producers, and other collaborators who worked closely with Grande.

WHAT:

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit claims that the hackers engaged in a "malicious invasion" of Grande's privacy, resulting in "unlawful and egregious theft, dissemination, and exploitation of unreleased content."

Variety - The lawsuit targets a group of unnamed John Does for phishing scams that led to the unauthorized access of digital accounts.

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit claims that the hackers downloaded unreleased songs, recording-session footage, music video materials, behind-the-scenes photographs, and other private content before selling them.

The Hollywood Reporter - The most recent hacking incident allegedly occurred in 2024, involving a phishing campaign that targeted a digital technician employed by another photographer who had worked with Grande.

TMZ - Ariana Grande's lawsuit claims that the hackers engaged in a "malicious invasion" of her privacy, resulting in "unlawful and egregious theft, dissemination, and exploitation of unreleased content."

Billboard - Grande states she has faced "hundreds of leaks" and aims to use legal action to unmask "wrongdoers who hide in the shadows."

The Hollywood Reporter - Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit in California state court.

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit claims that hackers infiltrated the devices of Grande's inner circle, stealing unreleased music, private photos, and behind-the-scenes footage.

The Hollywood Reporter - In 2023, 45 unreleased songs were leaked online ahead of their scheduled releases.

The Hollywood Reporter - Hit tracks that have leaked include “Fantasize,” “That Bitch is Mine,” and “White Tee.”

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit was filed in California state court.

WHEN:

Us Magazine - Ariana Grande filed the lawsuit on Monday, July 27, against multiple individuals referred to as John Does in her documents.

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit was filed on a Monday.

The Hollywood Reporter - Login credentials for a photographer's Dropbox account were stolen in 2019.

The Hollywood Reporter - A producer's phone was hacked in 2020.

The Hollywood Reporter - The most recent hacking incident allegedly occurred in 2024.

WHY:

NY Post - Grande accused the defendants of causing “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing her collaborators' digital accounts.

Billboard - Grande states she has faced "hundreds of leaks" and aims to use legal action to unmask "wrongdoers who hide in the shadows."

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit aims to uncover the identities of the hackers through subpoenas to internet service providers and online platforms to trace their digital footprints.

Variety - The lawsuit targets a group of unnamed John Does for phishing scams that led to the unauthorized access of digital accounts.

The Hollywood Reporter - The lawsuit aims to uncover the identities of the hackers through subpoenas to internet service providers and online platforms.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - The hackers allegedly created a Gmail account and internet domain impersonating a photographer to trick a digital technician into sending Grande’s materials to them.

The Hollywood Reporter - The hackers allegedly gained access to online accounts through stolen login credentials and phishing campaigns.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 19:24 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against several individuals referred to as John Does, claiming they caused “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing her collaborators' digital accounts. The lawsuit alleges that the hackers created a Gmail account and an internet domain impersonating a photographer to deceive a digital technician into sending Grande’s materials. This legal action was initiated on Monday, July 27.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 15:49 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against several individuals referred to as John Does, claiming they caused “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing her collaborators' digital accounts. The lawsuit alleges that the hackers created a fake Gmail account and internet domain impersonating a photographer to deceive a digital technician into sending Grande's materials. This legal action highlights the ongoing concerns over digital security and the protection of artists' work in the music industry.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:45 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against multiple individuals referred to as John Does, alleging that they caused “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing her collaborators' digital accounts. The lawsuit claims that the hackers created a Gmail account and an internet domain impersonating a photographer to deceive a digital technician into sending Grande’s materials. This legal action was initiated on Monday, July 27.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 09:50 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against several individuals referred to as John Does, claiming they caused “irreparable harm” by illegally accessing her collaborators' digital accounts. The lawsuit alleges that the hackers created a fake Gmail account and internet domain impersonating a photographer to deceive a digital technician into sending Grande’s materials. This legal action was initiated on Monday, July 27.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 08:51 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against a group of unnamed individuals, claiming they engaged in a "malicious invasion" of her privacy by unlawfully stealing and disseminating unreleased content. The lawsuit alleges that these hackers accessed her digital accounts through phishing scams and stolen login credentials, leading to what Grande describes as "hundreds of leaks." She aims to use this legal action to identify the "wrongdoers who hide in the shadows" and hold them accountable for their actions.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 06:46 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed claiming that hackers downloaded unreleased songs and various private materials related to pop star Ariana Grande before selling them. This incident reportedly stems from a phishing campaign that targeted a digital technician in 2024, who had previously worked with Grande's photographer. The lawsuit seeks to identify the hackers by issuing subpoenas to internet service providers and online platforms to trace their digital footprints.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 02:49 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit alleging that hackers committed a "malicious invasion" of her privacy, resulting in the "unlawful and egregious theft, dissemination, and exploitation of unreleased content." In her complaint, Grande mentions she has endured "hundreds of leaks" and is determined to use legal action to identify those "wrongdoers who hide in the shadows." The lawsuit specifically targets a group of unnamed John Does for phishing scams that allowed for the unauthorized access of her digital accounts.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:30 UTC)

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in California state court against a group of anonymous hackers who allegedly infiltrated the devices of her inner circle, stealing unreleased music, private photos, and behind-the-scenes footage. The lawsuit highlights a troubling history of breaches, including the theft of login credentials from a photographer's Dropbox account in 2019 and a producer's phone hack in 2020, with the most recent incident occurring in 2024. Grande's legal action seeks to uncover the identities of these hackers through subpoenas to internet service providers and online platforms, following the leak of 45 unreleased songs in 2023, including hits like “Fantasize,” “That Bitch is Mine,” and “White Tee.”