Miley Cyrus denies plagiarism claims over Grammy-winning song
- Miley Cyrus’ legal team filed a response to copyright infringement claims from Tempo Music Investments regarding her song 'Flowers.'
- The lawsuit claimed that 'Flowers' shares musical similarities with Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man.'
- Cyrus' team argued that the lawsuit should be dismissed, asserting that only owners of exclusive rights can sue for copyright infringement.
Miley Cyrus faced allegations of copyright infringement regarding her hit song 'Flowers,' which she released on January 12, 2023, just hours before her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth's birthday. Tempo Music Investments filed a lawsuit claiming that Cyrus's song bore significant similarities to Bruno Mars' 2012 track 'When I Was Your Man.' However, Cyrus's legal team countered that the lawsuit lacked merit as Tempo only owns a fraction of the rights through co-writer Philip Lawrence, while two other co-writers were not affiliated with the group. Additionally, her team requested the lawsuit's dismissal based on the argument that only owners of exclusive rights can sue for infringement. In February 2024, 'Flowers' earned Cyrus accolades for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys, where she reflected on her success and the importance of individual worth beyond awards. The song is rumored to be inspired by her tumultuous marriage to Hemsworth, particularly referencing the destruction of their Malibu home in a fire in 2018.