New Zealand National Party Sued Over Eminem Song ‘Lose Yourself’

U.S. rapper Eminem’s publishers are suing New Zealand’s ruling National Party for unauthorized use of the artist’s music in an election campaign commercial.

The Detroit-based publishers of Eminem’s copyrights, Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated, are seeking damages for copyright infringement in the Wellington High Court, they said in a statement today. They allege National used Eminem’s hit song Lose Yourself in a television advertisement before the Sept. 20 election without permission. Auckland barrister Garry Williams confirmed he is acting for the complainants.