Universal Music warns it will pull songs from TikTok

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 01, 2024 12:08 am

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Universal Music Group warned on Tuesday that it would pull its songs from TikTok, after a breakdown in talks with the social media platform over issues including the compensation of artists and songwriters.

In an open letter, Universal accused TikTok of 'trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.'

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