Miley Cyrus Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Hit “Flowers”
Miley Cyrus is currently embroiled in a significant lawsuit concerning her biggest career hit, “Flowers.” This song recently won the Grammy Award for 2024 but is now suspected of having copied elements from Bruno Mars’ song “When I Was Your Man,” released in 2013.
The Copyright Lawsuit
Miley Cyrus has been sued for copyright infringement, but the plaintiff is not Bruno Mars; it is Tempo Music Investments. This company has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles, alleging that Miley has “illegally exploited” certain elements from “When I Was Your Man.” Tempo Music asserts that the two songs share notable similarities, particularly in their chord progressions.
Representatives from Tempo Music stated that they purchased part of the rights to “When I Was Your Man” from Philip Lawrence, one of the co-writers alongside Bruno Mars, Ari Leviene, and Andrew Wyatt.
Similarities Between “Flowers” and “When I Was Your Man”
Tempo Music argues that “Flowers” has copied many elements such as melody, harmonies, and lyrics, including pitch placement, section order, and chord progressions from the original song. In their lawsuit, the company emphasizes, “Flowers would not exist without ‘When I Was Your Man’ being created beforehand. The two recordings have many similarities.”
“When I Was Your Man” was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014. However, “Flowers” has achieved even greater success, winning Record of the Year and receiving nominations in six other major categories.
Damages and Possible Consequences
Tempo Music is seeking damages from Miley Cyrus, although the specific amount has not been disclosed. Furthermore, the company is requesting an injunction to prevent Miley and her record label from distributing “Flowers.” This could result in the song being removed from future digital and physical releases of her album “Endless Summer Vacation.”
This lawsuit has garnered significant attention from the music community and fans alike, leaving many eager to see what happens next. Can Miley Cyrus overcome these challenges? Only time will tell!
