Creator Drama
Ariana Grande vs Hackers
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Jan 1, 2011 to Jul 28, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs belonging to Ms Grande were hacked, stolen, and leaked,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Ariana Grande has been a victim of hacking and leaking of her unreleased music and private materials for several years. The hackers have been selling the stolen material on the dark web for significant sums of money.
The hacking has caused significant harm to Grande's career and privacy, with hundreds of unauthorized leaks occurring since she began releasing music in 2011.
The timeline
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Ariana Grande's Music Career Begins
Ariana Grande releases her debut single, marking the beginning of her music career[1561]
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Hacker Accesses Photographer's Dropbox Account
A hacker accesses a photographer's Dropbox account, compromising Grande's private materials[1565]
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Hacker Compromises Producer's Phone
A hacker compromises a producer's phone, obtaining unreleased music and recordings[1565]
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45 Unreleased Songs Leaked
45 unreleased Ariana Grande songs are leaked online without her permission[1561]
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Hacker Impersonates Photographer
A hacker uses a fake email address to impersonate a photographer and obtain private images of Grande[1565]
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Hacker Accesses Producer's Mobile Device
A hacker accesses a producer's mobile device, obtaining unreleased masters, demos, and footage from recording sessions[1561]
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Ariana Grande Files Lawsuit
Ariana Grande files a lawsuit against unidentified hackers for leaking her unreleased music and private materials[1561]
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Ariana Grande Releases New Album Teaser
Ariana Grande releases a new teaser for her upcoming album, 'petal'[1563]
Frequently asked
What is Ariana Grande suing the hackers for?
Ariana Grande is suing the hackers for invasion of privacy, violation of California computer hacking laws, and conversion.
How many unreleased songs were leaked in 2023?
45 unreleased Ariana Grande songs were leaked online without her permission in 2023.
What is the name of Ariana Grande's upcoming album?
Ariana Grande's upcoming album is called 'petal'.
When is Ariana Grande's album 'petal' releasing?
Ariana Grande's album 'petal' is releasing on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against two unidentified hackers, alleging they stole and leaked dozens of unreleased songs and private studio materials after gaining access to the computers and dev, Jul 28, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original tweet by TAG24 NEWS (@TAG24_NEWS): Ariana Grande just dropped a new teaser for her upcoming "petal" music video! 🤍 The album drops this Friday., Jul 28, 2026.
- aol.com, Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesAriana Grande is taking unidentified hackers to court after years of alleged leaks involving her unreleased work and private material. The singer claims the defend, Jul 28, 2026.