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No Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo Or Other Universal Music Group Artists On TikTok After Licensing Dispute


Barring a last-minute deal, music from Taylor Swift and other Universal Music Group artists may disappear from TikTok. UMG said in an open letter that its negotiations for a renewed licensing agree…

“Ultimately, TikTok is trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music,” it concluded. An interesting twist is the TikTok’s allowing artificial intelligence recordings to circulate among its content, and also enables users to create AI music on the platform itself. TikTok issued a statement responding to the complaints Tuesday, accusing UMG of “greed” and prioritizing money over the best interest of its artists.

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