Bad Bunny is upset with a fan for allegedly sharing unauthorized concert recordings on YouTube, leading to a legal dispute.
In a recent lawsuit acquired by TMZ, Bad Bunny accuses an individual named Eric Guillermo Madronal Garrone of sharing complete song performances from his concert on the YouTube channel MADforliveMUSIC.
Bad Bunny alleges that Garrone attended his show in Salt Lake City on Feb. 21 and recorded multiple videos of the performance without authorization, subsequently sharing them on his YouTube channel.
Bad Bunny asserts that Garrone violated his rights by disseminating the live performance footage online without consent, impacting Bunny’s official YouTube page’s views and revenue.
Furthermore, Bad Bunny contends that Garrone is leveraging the singer’s name and music to attract viewers to the channel, diverting traffic and ad revenue from Bad Bunny’s platform.
In response, Bad Bunny attempted to remove the videos through standard DMCA notices, resulting in their temporary removal by YouTube. However, Garrone contested this action, prompting Bad Bunny to pursue legal measures.
Despite YouTube’s initial takedowns, Garrone filed a counterclaim to repost the videos, compelling Bad Bunny to resort to legal action.
TMZ investigations revealed that most videos featuring Bad Bunny on the disputed channel have been removed, except for a performance by the concert orchestra that preceded Bunny’s set in SLC.
Evidently, Garrone possessed sophisticated recording equipment, capturing a 9-minute orchestra segment from the event, signifying potential misuse of copyrighted material.
If similar recordings were made throughout Bad Bunny’s performance, the situation differs significantly from casual social media uploads, suggesting a deliberate infringement on intellectual property rights.
Bad Bunny seeks a court order prohibiting Garrone from further online uploads, along with a compensation of $150,000 per infringing video or an amount correlating to the actual damages suffered by Bad Bunny.
### FAQ
#### What is the basis of Bad Bunny’s legal action against the fan?
Bad Bunny is taking legal action against the fan for sharing unauthorized concert recordings on YouTube without Bunny’s consent, infringing on his intellectual property rights.
#### What steps did Bad Bunny take prior to filing the lawsuit?
Bad Bunny initially attempted to remove the videos by issuing takedown notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). However, the fan contested the takedowns, leading Bad Bunny to pursue legal action.
### Conclusion
The conflict between Bad Bunny and the fan underscores the importance of respecting artists’ intellectual property rights. Unauthorized sharing of concert footage can impact artists’ revenues and control over their work. By seeking legal recourse, Bad Bunny aims to protect his artistic creations and ensure fair compensation for their use.