The Universal Music-TikTok Licensing Battle Is in Full Swing — But What Do We Actually Know About TikTok’s Licensing Agreements?

Predictably, the nuances of TikTok's deal (or lack thereof) with Universal Music aren't publicly available and will likely remain confidential. But that doesn't mean we lack insight into the deal TikTok sought to secure with the major label. Here's a much closer look at the standoff and its bones of contention.

On January 30th, Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the imminent end of its TikTok licensing deal. As described in an. . .


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