TikTok and UMG Reach Agreement to Restore Music Rights and Monetization Options for Artists

TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have reached a new agreement that will allow users to once again use the songs of artists like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny in their videos. The multidimensional agreement includes new terms for remuneration and protection against unauthorized use of AI-generated music.

The licensing agreement signed by both parties will bring back UMG artists’ songs, composers, and labels to TikTok. This collaboration was halted at the end of January but has now been revived with a focus on the value of music, the importance of human art, and the well-being of the creative community.

Users will soon have access to the UMG song catalog featuring popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, and Drake. The agreement also includes new monetization options for artists, analysis tools, and integrated sales capabilities to help expand their global fan bases through the reach of the video platform.

In addition to the new forms of monetization, protections have been put in place to safeguard the interests of artists and composers in the face of AI developments in the music industry. TikTok has committed to removing any unauthorized AI-generated music from its platform as part of this agreement.

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