Skrillex Issues Public Apology After Unlicensed Artwork Surfaces on New Single Cover
In a digital era where visuals travel faster than credits can catch up, even the biggest names in electronic music aren’t immune to copyright missteps.
Skrillex found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy after fans discovered that the cover art for his new single ‘hit me where it hurts x’ was used without permission from the original photographer.
Uncredited Photo Sparks Online Backlash
The issue surfaced when X/Twitter user @mourningdove77—known as shareafleetingthought—posted the original photo, writing:
“This is a photo I took last year if anybody cares cause what the fuck hahahahahaha.”
The post quickly went viral across the electronic community, raising concerns about artist credit, content rights, and the risks of outsourcing artwork in a fast-paced industry.
Skrillex Responds: ‘I Take 100% Accountability’
Within hours, Skrillex and designer Mira Joyce responded publicly, acknowledging the mistake and promising to make things right.
Skrillex wrote:
“We had selected this artwork based on what my team had shared and was completely unaware that this photo was taken by you… I take 100% accountability. I would love to contact you and do anything in my power to make amends… My absolute deepest apologies.”
Designer Mira Joyce echoed the sentiment:
“Really sorry for this, genuine mistake but I want to make this right. DM’d you.”
A Teachable Moment for the Electronic Scene
The situation highlights a broader challenge in today’s content ecosystem—verifying ownership, especially when assets change hands between teams, agencies, and designers.
For Skrillex, transparency and accountability helped defuse the situation quickly, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most respectful and community-driven artists in the scene.
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