Taylor Swift’s songs are back on TikTok after a disagreement led her label to halt licensing to the app. This move precedes the launch of her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.
” Universal Music withdrew its artists’ songs in January due to licensing issues, affecting stars like Rihanna and Ariana Grande. Swift’s music, now available again, may be due to her ownership of song copyrights under a 2018 agreement with Universal.
While fans rejoice, other artists’ music from Universal remains unavailable. Some speculate Swift negotiated a separate deal with TikTok. Amid concerns over royalties and AI-generated music, Universal voiced dissatisfaction with TikTok’s compensation model.
Swift’s upcoming album announcement at the Grammy Awards adds anticipation to her return on TikTok. “The Tortured Poets Department,” her 11th album, is set for release on April 19.