A new Avicii lawsuit has reignited debate around the late electronic music icon’s legacy. Ash Pournouri, the longtime manager who helped guide Avicii to global fame, has confirmed he has filed legal action in Swedish court to challenge what he describes as a deeply misleading public narrative about his role in the artist’s life and career.
Pournouri says the case is not about money, but about correcting what he believes to be an incomplete and damaging version of events that has circulated widely since Avicii’s death in 2018.
Former manager says the facts have been “distorted”
In a detailed public statement, Pournouri said the lawsuit is intended solely to establish an accurate factual record surrounding his professional relationship with Avicii, born Tim Bergling.
According to Pournouri, criticism directed at him has failed to acknowledge that his management partnership with the artist ended in 2016—nearly two years before Bergling’s death. He argues that the ongoing narrative unfairly conflates separate periods of the artist’s life.
The legal filing seeks a declaratory ruling that would compel sworn testimony and the release of documentation to clarify timelines and responsibilities.
Warning issued over unedited recordings
The Avicii lawsuit took a sharper turn when Pournouri revealed he possesses extensive unedited recordings from his time working with the DJ. While he says he has chosen not to release them out of restraint, he made clear that decision could change.
Pournouri stated that if he is met with continued denial, the recordings may be made public in full, complete with dates and context. He described the footage as factual material rather than leverage, emphasizing that his goal is transparency, not retaliation.
Claims of silenced witnesses and withheld documents
As part of the legal process, Pournouri says his legal team has assembled a witness list of around 50 individuals. He claims many were previously unable to speak due to fear or nondisclosure agreements.
He also announced plans for a public document archive containing emails, contracts, and messages tied to Avicii’s career. The gradual release of this material, he says, is meant to counter speculation and tabloid-driven narratives.
Dispute unfolds amid ongoing Avicii projects
The lawsuit arrives as Avicii’s legacy continues to expand through major commercial projects. In recent years, his catalog has changed hands, and new productions—including a stage musical and documentary releases—have brought renewed global attention.
Pournouri has criticized the lack of independent oversight surrounding these ventures, calling instead for transparency reports and responsible stewardship of the Avicii name.
“Let the facts speak”
Pournouri insists the case is not an attack on any individual or organization. He has requested only nominal damages, stating that any awarded funds would be donated to charity.
While acknowledging that some disclosures may be uncomfortable, he maintains that public accountability requires verified facts—not assumptions—to shape Avicii’s legacy going forward.
As the Avicii lawsuit moves through the Swedish courts, its outcome could significantly reshape public understanding of one of electronic music’s most complex and closely examined stories.