Universal Music and TikTok Signed a New Agreement

Between Universal Music and TikTok royalty payments and artificial intelligence policies There was a long-standing dispute due to this. Due to the two parties not agreeing, the songs whose copyrights belong to Universal Music could not be used on TikTok for a while. With the announcement of the agreement, these parts were also to TikTok has returned.

According to the statement made by the companies, “of UMG songwriters and artists “Better wages, new promotional and engagement opportunities for their recordings and songs, and industry-leading protections for productive AI.” was expressed.

Universal Music songs are returning to the platform.

UMG CEO Lucian Grainge“This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok is primarily about to human artistry and focuses on the well-being of the creative community.” He made a statement. GraingeHe added that they aim to protect the interests of artists and songwriters and increase fan interactions while advancing ways to make money through social music.

TikTok CEO Shou Chew saying that music is an important part of the platform, They are pleased to agree with UMG he stated. Chew also stated that they are determined to work together to promote UMG artists and create value.

UMG songs before TikTok banned its use However, there were many artists who exceeded this ban both officially and unofficially. UMG holds the rights of names such as Billie Eilish, Drake, BTS, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar. Details of the agreement between TikTok and UMG were not disclosed.