The music publishers for Eminem are suing New Zealand’s National Party for using a similar soundtrack titled “Eminem Esque” for a 2014 TV ad. The Detroit-based music publishers for Eminem are suing New Zealand's conservative National Party, alleging the soundtrack for a 2014 election campaign ad copied the rapper's acclaimed 2002 song. Spokespersons for both Joyce and the National Party said on Monday they wouldn't be commenting while the case was before the court. Martin said the publishers are seeking both a cash settlement for an undisclosed amount and an acknowledgement by the court that the National Party breached copyright. He said the political views of the National Party were not a factor: "We are Americans and we don't know about politics in New Zealand,'' he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 01, 2017 06:45 UTC