"TikTok's Music Feud: Artists Undercut and Songs Removed"
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The feud between Universal Music Group and TikTok over song royalties has intensified, leading to the removal of popular music from the platform. The dispute revolves around licensing agreements and concerns about fair compensation for songwriters. TikTok has begun removing music from artists connected to Universal's publishing catalog, affecting even those not signed under the UMG recording umbrella. The conflict has raised industry-wide concerns about the impact on artists and the use of AI in determining fair compensation.
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