Apple suing Tidal for 20 million after Drake performance
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Apple Music declared war on rival streaming service, Jay Z’s Tidal, over Drake’s appearance at a charity concert to benefit kids affected by Hurricane Katrina. Tidal faces being sued for $20 million if it streamed Apple artist Drake’s brief two-song appearance at the Friday night show.
Apple Music execs were not happy when Drake was confirmed to perform at Lil Wayne’s Lil WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans Friday night, even though the festival benefits Tha Carter Fund, which supports after-school programs in Louisiana.
Lawyers were called in because the event was being streamed live via Tidal — and Drake has an exclusive deal with Apple Music said to be worth up to $19 million. Sources say the tech giant threatened to sue for $20 million if Drake appeared, or if his music was streamed live, on Tidal.
A source told us, “Legal letters have been sent to Tidal warning that Drake cannot appear on the Tidal stream of the festival, either solo or part of a group, and if the warning was ignored, the liabilities could be up to $20 million.
“This event is for charity, Drake is doing two songs. Why does Apple think it can dictate to artists where and when they can perform?”
The Post reported Drake has a $19 million deal with Apple as one of the artists who helped them launch their new streaming service.
The deal includes an exclusive album release and to have the “Started From the Bottom” rapper as a guest DJ for iTunes Radio.
We’re told Drake, who is still signed to New Orleans native Lil Wayne’s Young Money Records, jumped at the chance to perform at the sold-out festival. Also lined up were Nicki Minaj and a reunion of Lil Wayne’s 1990s group, the Hot Boys.
Sources tell us Jay Z and Tidal execs have no choice but to cut the audio and video streaming of Drake’s appearance at the event — but still planned on putting up a message blaming Drake’s deal with Apple for the rude interruption to fans.
When reached last night, Apple and Tidal declined to comment. Reps for Drake didn’t get back to us.
Apple Music execs were not happy when Drake was confirmed to perform at Lil Wayne’s Lil WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans Friday night, even though the festival benefits Tha Carter Fund, which supports after-school programs in Louisiana.
Lawyers were called in because the event was being streamed live via Tidal — and Drake has an exclusive deal with Apple Music said to be worth up to $19 million. Sources say the tech giant threatened to sue for $20 million if Drake appeared, or if his music was streamed live, on Tidal.
A source told us, “Legal letters have been sent to Tidal warning that Drake cannot appear on the Tidal stream of the festival, either solo or part of a group, and if the warning was ignored, the liabilities could be up to $20 million.
“This event is for charity, Drake is doing two songs. Why does Apple think it can dictate to artists where and when they can perform?”
The Post reported Drake has a $19 million deal with Apple as one of the artists who helped them launch their new streaming service.
The deal includes an exclusive album release and to have the “Started From the Bottom” rapper as a guest DJ for iTunes Radio.
We’re told Drake, who is still signed to New Orleans native Lil Wayne’s Young Money Records, jumped at the chance to perform at the sold-out festival. Also lined up were Nicki Minaj and a reunion of Lil Wayne’s 1990s group, the Hot Boys.
Sources tell us Jay Z and Tidal execs have no choice but to cut the audio and video streaming of Drake’s appearance at the event — but still planned on putting up a message blaming Drake’s deal with Apple for the rude interruption to fans.
When reached last night, Apple and Tidal declined to comment. Reps for Drake didn’t get back to us.
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This is why company's are ? its a freaking Charity event ain't no artist getting paid. This just shows how much corporation companies care abt the people
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yea well in apple's defense, they did sign a contract with Drake with 20 mil and tidal is using drake as a come up to promote their brand, even if it is for charity. they still wanted ppl to tune in to see drake.
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Anyone with business sense could see this coming a mile away. Apple will win if they do / did stream this
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Apple said "? you! Pay me!" LOL
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They cut the stream when Drake came out, shouldnt hold up in court.
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cold blooded
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Apple on some petty ? and iont even like drake or tidal
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Wow....so does this also work if Drake is on an exclusive Lil Wayne Tidal track?
And would Tidal have sued Apple if Drake bought Wayne out at OVO? -
They didn't show the Drake part of the stream just a message that basically said we can't show Drake becuz Apple messing with the artistry so we'll be back after his performance......I was ? ...but y'all keep rocking with apple tho ? them and they damn iCrap
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Apple on some petty ? and iont even like drake or tidal
There is no tech company more cutthroat than apple. Its part of the reason they're in the position they are right now.
If you don't believe me, look up the stories of them protecting the confidentiality of their research and development prototypes, such as the iphone and ipod etc... -
oh i believe it, they tryna monopolize their industries they got their hands in no doubt
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It's official: money and big business ruins all the fun.
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"I got a deal with Apple but I still feel entitled ('n tidal'd)"
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They didn't show the Drake part of the stream just a message that basically said we can't show Drake becuz Apple messing with the artistry so we'll be back after his performance......I was ? ...but y'all keep rocking with apple tho ? them and they damn iCrap
u from the south? -
Naw I'm from the bay -
Tidal looking like tyga. They literally got hustled into muting drakes performance hahahaha. Cant spell tidal without the L.
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Monizzle14 wrote: »Tidal looking like tyga. They literally got hustled into muting drakes performance hahahaha. Cant spell tidal without the L.
Can't spell monizzle without the L either -
They didn't show the Drake part of the stream just a message that basically said we can't show Drake becuz Apple messing with the artistry so we'll be back after his performance......I was ? ...but y'all keep rocking with apple tho ? them and they damn iCrap
Lmaooo I will
Business is business and I'm catching up on so much music legally thanks to this Apple music ?
I just listened to Ice Cream Man for the first time ever...only think that would make this better is if Apple was black owned -
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Shouldn't they be suing Drake?
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yea well in apple's defense, they did sign a contract with Drake with 20 mil and tidal is using drake as a come up to promote their brand, even if it is for charity. they still wanted ppl to tune in to see drake.
Tidal is not using Drake to promote nothing they have a deal with Wayne, whether tidal was involved or not these guys also come out to perform I n each other's show...it was Wayne's show,people came out to see Wayne -
iont ? wit any of these streaming services cuz u dont own tha music
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Always*come out to perform in each other's show
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never put a dime in Apple's pockets never will
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I dont know if this is real... i don't see it on any valid sites