**Unreleased Eminem Music Stolen and Sold Online**
A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing and distributing over 25 unreleased songs by Eminem without authorization. Joseph Strange, 46, from Michigan, faces charges of copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods. The FBI reported that the music was played or shared online without consent from Eminem or Interscope Capital Labels Group. If convicted, Strange could face up to 15 years in prison.
### Background of the Case
– **Who**: Joseph Strange, a former sound engineer at Eminem’s studio.
– **What**: Charged with stealing and selling unreleased music.
– **When**: Charges were filed following a report in January 2025.
– **Where**: The theft occurred at Eminem’s studio in Ferndale, Michigan.
– **Why**: The music was found online on platforms like Reddit and YouTube.
### Details of the Theft
– The unreleased songs were stored on password-protected hard drives in a safe at the studio.
– Studio employees alerted the FBI after discovering the music was available online.
– Investigators found that files were transferred from the studio’s hard drive to an external hard drive during Strange’s employment in late 2019 and early 2020.
### Financial Transactions
– A Canadian buyer, using the alias Doja Rat, claimed to have purchased 25 unreleased songs from Strange for approximately $50,000 in Bitcoin.
– Strange was also reportedly attempting to sell handwritten lyric sheets belonging to Eminem.
### Conclusion
This case raises significant concerns about copyright infringement in the music industry. How will this impact the future of unreleased music protection?
### FAQs:
**Q: What charges has Joseph Strange faced?**
A: Joseph Strange has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
