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A former employee of Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment has been charged with leaking unreleased music by Eminem, including a new song called "The Warning."
Alexander Solters, 24, was arrested and charged with one count of criminal copyright infringement and one count of criminal contempt, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Solters, who worked at Aftermath from 2011 to 2012, allegedly leaked the Eminem song "The Warning" online in July, along with other unreleased tracks. The leak sparked widespread interest and speculation about the song's meaning, with many interpreting it as a response to longtime rival Insane Clown Posse.
The DA's office says Solters had access to the unreleased music while working at Aftermath, and that he used his position to obtain and distribute the songs without permission.
If convicted, Solters could face up to five years in prison. He is currently free on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on September 24.
The leak has sparked heated debate among Eminem fans, with some praising the song's perceived diss track aimed at Insane Clown Posse, while others are upset that the music was leaked without permission. Despite the controversy, "The Warning" has become a hot topic of discussion online, with many fans speculating about the song's meaning and Eminem's next move.