The Legal Beat: WIXEN SUES META FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DEFAMATION

On January 23, 2026, Wixen Music Publishing sued social media company, Meta in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Wixen alleges that Meta committed copyright infringement by using over 330 of its copyrighted songs on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp without permission. The songs included are by artists such as The Black Keys, Missy Elliot, The Doors, and Weezer. Wixen seeks damages for copyright infringement and additional damages for defamation and interference with its contractual relations. Wixen is claiming that Meta is trying to “drastically cut payments to human songwriters” and replace them with royalty free […] The post The Legal Beat: WIXEN SUES META FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DEFAMATION first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.