UMG Files $500M Lawsuit Against Believe and TuneCore for Alleged Copyright Violations

Universal Music Group, along with ABKCO Music & Records and Concord Music Group, has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Believe and its subsidiary TuneCore, accusing them of large-scale copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in New York, claims Believe has distributed unauthorized copies of popular recordings on platforms like TikTok and Spotify, often as 'sped up' or 'remixed' versions. UMG alleges Believe's business model relies on piracy, manipulating systems like YouTube's Content ID to monetize these tracks. This case highlights ongoing concerns about unauthorized music distribution in the digital age.