Michelle Phan Sued Over Music Rights: How Will Brands and Influencers React?

Legal battle highlights increased scrutiny on popular content creators

Makeup guru Michelle Phan, one of YouTube's most popular publishers with over 6.7 million subscribers, may have the vast influence that can give brands the exposure they crave. But that hasn't stopped electronic dance music label Ultra from suing her for allegedly using its music without the proper license.

Reuters reported that Phan is being sued by Ultra Records and Ultra International Music Publishing, which allege that she has used "dozens" of songs in her tutorials.

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