It’s arguably the most consequential measure the music industry has taken thus far to condemn alleged predators, but the reaction to it has been divided. The move comes after both artists have been accused of physical and sexual violence - in R.

Kelly and XXXTentacion’s music from its playlists, in accordance with a new policy on hate content and hateful conduct, effective immediately. When an artist or creator does something that is especially harmful or hateful (for example, violence against children and sexual violence), it may affect the ways we work with or support that artist or creator.On Thursday, Spotify officially entered the #MeToo arena with the announcement that it would be removing R. What about hateful conduct by an artist? We don’t censor content because of an artist’s or creator’s behavior, but we want our editorial decisions - what we choose to program - to reflect our values. What if content violates our policy? When we are alerted to content that violates our policy, we may remove it (in consultation with rights holders) or refrain from promoting or manually programming it on our service.

That means there will always be content that is acceptable in some circumstances, but is offensive in others, and we will always look at the entire context. What do we consider “hate content?” Hate content is content that expressly and principally promotes, advocates, or incites hatred or violence against a group or individual based on characteristics, including, race, religion, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.Īt the same time, however, it’s important to remember that cultural standards and sensitivities vary widely. That’s why we do not permit hate content on Spotify, and remove it whenever we find it. This policy is designed to do that, consistent with our distinct roles in music and media - from distribution to promotion to co-creation. We believe in openness, diversity, tolerance and respect, and we want to promote those values through music and the creative arts. Spotify is a platform for artistic expression, exploration, and inspiration.

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