YouTube and YouTube Music have removed numerous songs in the US due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, a performance rights organisation representing over 1.5 million songs from artists like Adele, Bob Dylan, and Jack Harlow.
According to 9to5Google’s report, users are encountering errors when trying to play affected songs, with messages citing unavailable content. The dispute arises after YouTube's music license agreement with SESAC expired without a renewal.
YouTube has released a statement that states it is in ongoing negotiations with SESAC to resolve the issue. Impacted music videos and tracks remain visible but cannot be played until a new deal is reached.
“We have held good faith negotiations with SESAC to renew our existing deal. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach an equitable agreement before its expiration. We take copyright very seriously and as a result, content represented by SESAC is no longer available on YouTube in the US. We are in active conversations with SESAC and are hoping to reach a new deal as soon as possible, a YouTube spokesperson told 9to5Google.
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