Miley Cyrus faces accusations of copying elements from Bruno Mars’ song in her hit track ‘Flowers.’ The lawsuit was filed by Tempo Music Investments in Los Angeles federal court on Monday, September 16. The company claims that ‘Flowers’ contains “striking similarities” to Mars’ 2013 hit ‘When I Was Your Man.’ They are seeking damages and have demanded the cessation of reproduction, distribution, and performance of Cyrus’ song.
Tempo Music Investments accuses Miley Cyrus, alongside co-writers Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack, of unauthorized exploitation of the intellectual property originally performed by Bruno Mars. The company has owned the copyright interests for this composition since 2020. Additionally, major entities such as Sony Music Publishing and Apple are listed as defendants in the case.
Cyrus recently celebrated Grammy victories for ‘Flowers,’ including Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards held in February 2024. The song also achieved a record-breaking feat by being the fastest on Spotify to reach one billion streams. Despite these achievements, representatives for Miley Cyrus have not commented on the lawsuit.
On the other hand, Bruno Mars’ song ‘When I Was Your Man’ reached No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in April 2013 and was nominated for a Grammy Award later that year. It has received significant accolades and certifications over years, underscoring its popularity and respect within the music community.
The public awaits responses from both camps as repercussions from this legal confrontation could significantly affect both artists’ future projects and reputations.
