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Why it matters
DistroKid is removing songs after a lawsuit from Universal Music
The Verge AI DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
DistroKid confirmed it has been quietly removing songs in response to claims in a September lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group.
Why it matters
Musicians who release songs through DistroKid may find tracks taken down without warning as the AI-related legal fight continues.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026