Eminem has emerged victorious in his case against the New Zealand National Party, after the High Court found the political group guilty of breaching copyright by using the rapper's iconic track Lose Yourself in 2014 election advertisements.
As NZ Herald reports, the National Party must pay $600,000, while publisher of the 2002 song, Eight Mile Style, has been awarded damages, plus interest from 28 June 2014.
Eminem sued the party back in May for breach of copyright for using Lose Yourself in the advertisements, which the High Court noted Eight Mile Style rarely granted permission for it to be used.
No additional damages were awarded because the National Party took on professional, commercial and media advice.
The National Party are now reportedly considering taking legal action against the suppliers and licensors.
Lawyers acting on behalf of Eminem's company said the verdict "is a warning to 'sound alike' music producers and their clients everywhere".
The court battle made headlines around the world after it was reported that Lose Yourself was repeatedly played in the courtroom, while comedian and host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver took aim at the National Party during an episode this year.
Meanwhile, Eminem returned to the spotlight this month after releasing a freestyle video aimed at President Donald Trump this month; watch below.
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