d became available on public streaming platforms without Mathers' knowledge or permission.

Some of the material had undergone professional preparation for possible commercial release, including studio mastering, according to court documents.

However, prosecutors said a commercial release of the music was neither imminent nor certain.

Data from streaming services showed that, as of November 2025, the government-identified allegedly infringing audio files had been accessed more than eight million times.

Prosecutors said the estimated infringement amount was at least $750,000.