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Independent Music Publishers Could Leave TikTok in May


TikTok will likely lose more music as the National Music Publishers' Association's license expires on April 31.

“It is important that all NMPA members understand that without a license in place, TikTok should not be using your musical works on its platform,” the organization wrote. The NMPA is known for its aggressive approach to licensing negotiations with social media sites, streaming services and gaming platforms. On Tuesday, it was announced that a federal judge will allow the NMPA’s multi-million dollar lawsuit against X to go forward, although it tossed some significant elements of the case.

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