The former head of A&R at a major record label is accused of secretly recording unreleased tracks from popular artists and selling them to underground music collectors.

Eminem's Music Theft: Engineer Charged

By: [Reporter's Name] Boston Herald, March 20, 2025

A music engineer who worked with Eminem on several projects has been charged with music theft, according to court documents.

The engineer, identified as 35-year-old Michael "Mike" Jackson, was arrested and charged with one count of music theft and one count of copyright infringement. Jackson allegedly stole and sold Eminem's unreleased music, including tracks that were intended for the rapper's upcoming album.

According to the complaint filed in federal court, Jackson accessed Eminem's digital music files and made unauthorized copies of the tracks. He then sold the stolen music to other artists and producers, who used it in their own projects.

Eminem's team reportedly discovered the theft when they noticed that some of the rapper's unreleased tracks were being used in other artists' music. An investigation was launched, and Jackson was identified as the culprit.

Jackson's lawyer has denied the allegations, stating that his client is innocent and that the charges are "baseless."

The music industry has been rocked by numerous cases of music theft and copyright infringement in recent years. The charges against Jackson come as a significant blow to Eminem, who has been a dominant force in the music industry for decades.

The case is expected to go to trial in the coming months. If convicted, Jackson could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.