Kelsea Ballerini is taking legal action after an alleged hacker — and former super fan — illegally released her unfinished music. Court documents reveal that the singer filed for a temporary restraining order against Bo Ewing, who allegedly gained unauthorized access to, copied, and shared still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos of Ballerini's music. The documents state that Ewing, a former member of Ballerini's fan club turned disgruntled supporter, has a history of improperly obtaining works and information from other famous musicians.
Ballerini, along with Black River Entertainment and producer Alysa Vanderheym, successfully secured an injunction to prevent further unauthorized release of the unfinished recordings to avoid continued irreparable harm. A spokesperson for Ballerini emphasized the importance of protecting artists' music, highlighting the significant effort and dedication artists put into perfecting their craft and storytelling through their music. Stealing and sharing unfinished music is deemed illegal and undermines the integrity of the creative process.
Notably, Ballerini is not the only artist to fall victim to music leaks recently. Prior to the release of Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' reports of a leak surfaced online. Swift's fans expressed disappointment and disapproval towards those listening to the alleged leaked tracks, emphasizing the hard work and special planning that artists put into their releases for their fans' enjoyment. Fans urged against listening to leaks, with some suggesting that doing so disrespects the artist and the effort put into creating a special experience for fans.
