UMG vs. TikTok: The Feud Escalates as More Music Gets Removed

TLDRUniversal Music Group (UMG) continues to remove its music from TikTok due to issues regarding artist compensation and AI protections. This includes both recorded music and publishing rights. The latest wave of takedowns affects songs made in collaboration with UMG contracted songwriters, including big names like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, SZA, and Mariah Carey. The feud between UMG and TikTok shows no signs of resolution, as UMG doubles down on its fight against the popular social media platform.

Key insights

🔥UMG is removing both recorded music and publishing rights from TikTok due to artist compensation and AI protection issues.

💫The takedowns also affect songs made in collaboration with UMG contracted songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, SZA, and Mariah Carey.

⚔️The feud between UMG and TikTok continues to escalate, with UMG doubling down on its fight against the popular social media platform.

Q&A

Why is UMG removing its music from TikTok?

UMG is removing its music from TikTok due to issues related to artist compensation and AI protections.

Which songs and artists are affected by the takedowns?

The takedowns affect songs made in collaboration with UMG contracted songwriters, including big names like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, SZA, and Mariah Carey.

Is there a resolution in sight for the feud between UMG and TikTok?

There is currently no resolution in sight, as UMG continues to double down on its fight against TikTok.

Timestamped Summary

08:19UMG is removing more music from TikTok, including both recorded music and publishing rights, due to issues related to artist compensation and AI protections.

08:53The takedowns also affect songs made in collaboration with UMG contracted songwriters, including big names like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, SZA, and Mariah Carey.

09:03The feud between UMG and TikTok shows no signs of resolution, as UMG doubles down on its fight against the popular social media platform.