TikTok to Shut Down Music Streaming Service in November
ByteDance will close TikTok Music after a year, shifting focus to music discovery and integration with other platforms.
- TikTok Music will cease operations on November 28, 2024, after launching in mid-2023.
- The service was available in Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico, but never reached the U.S. market.
- ByteDance aims to enhance TikTok's role in music discovery and integration with streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
- Users are advised to transfer their playlists by October 28 and request refunds by the shutdown date.
- The competitive music streaming market and high royalty fees contributed to the decision to close TikTok Music.