On 9 June 2021, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform allowed users to upload copyrighted music without obtaining proper licensing. The lawsuit sought US$200 million in damages and a court order requiring Roblox to address piracy on its platform. The NMPA claimed that Roblox maintained a collection of copyrighted songs not licensed for use and accused the company of "actively preying on its impressionable user base and their desire for popular music, teaching children that pirating music is perfectly acceptable."^[1] In response to the lawsuit, Roblox hired over a thousand human moderators to manually review and moderate audio uploads on the platform. However, plaintiffs claimed that users could bypass detection by searching for song titles or partial terms instead of artist names, enabling them to upload copyrighted music despite the moderation measures in place. Roblox addressed the lawsuit by stating it does not promote copyright infringement and expressed surprise and disappointment. The company emphasized its commitment to working with the music industry, citing past collaborations with artists like Lil Nas X and Zara Larsson as evidence of its support for licensed content.^[2] Following the lawsuit, the NMPA reached a deal with Roblox to establish a framework for publisher partnerships, aimed at expanding creative and commercial opportunities in the metaverse. Around the same time, the NMPA also secured a similar deal with Twitch.^[3]