Songs from some of the most popular artists like Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele will soon be back on TikTok.
Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Songs from some of the most popular artists like Taylor Swift , Drake and Adele will soon be back on TikTok after the social media app and Universal Music Group reached a new licensing agreement following a three-month dispute over royalties.
TikTok and UMG had been in a monthslong dispute over royalties paid to the artists, which include some of the biggest names in music, and ultimately led to UMG pulling music from its high-profile roster of artists in January. The company had accused TikTok of refusing to pay fair value for the music being used on the app.
The deal announced Thursday includes the two sides working together to find new monetization opportunities, on campaigns for artists on the platform, and to combat issues stemming from artificial intelligence. TikTok said it will work to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform and to create tools to improve attribution to artists.
“Music is an integral part of the TikTok ecosystem and we are pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group," TikTok CEO Shou Chew said in a statement. "We are committed to working together to drive value, discovery and promotion for all of UMG’s amazing artists and songwriters, and deepen their ability to grow, connect and engage with the TikTok community.
TikTok is facing a precarious future in the U.S. after President Joe Biden signed a bill that would require its parent company, ByteDance toand raised questions about whether it will hold up to judicial scrutiny. It's also unclear whether ByteDance would agree to sell TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, regardless of the result of lawsuits.
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