Sad news for TikTok Users as Universal Music Group, who are one of the largest music companies in the world, have announced it has failed to reach a new deal with the social media platform over issues including artist compensation and AI.
UMG has revealed they will remove their artists music and its agreement with TikTok is set to expire on January 31.
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According to Variety, UMG wrote in a statement: “The companies have not agreed to terms for a new agreement and upon expiration of the current agreement, Universal Music Group, including Universal Music Publishing Group, will cease licensing content to TikTok and TikTok Music services.”
The label includes music from artists such as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Sting, The Weeknd, Alicia Keys, SZA, Steve Lacy, Drake, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Adele, U2, Elton John, J Balvin, Brandi Carlile, Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan and Post Malone.
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