TikTok Begins Removing UMG Music Amid Royalty Dispute

The removal of Universal Music Group content from TikTok could impact up to 80% of the platform's music, affecting artists like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.

TikTok has begun removing content from Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) after failing to renew their licensing agreement, affecting up to 80% of music on the platform.
The dispute centers around royalties, with UMG accusing TikTok of offering inadequate compensation and TikTok accusing UMG of prioritizing greed over artists.
Artists and songwriters, including Harry Styles, Adele, and Taylor Swift, are impacted, with their music being pulled from TikTok.
The removal of UMG and UMPG content could significantly affect music discovery and promotion on TikTok, a key platform for artists.
Negotiations between TikTok and UMG have stalled, with no immediate resolution in sight, leaving artists caught in the middle.