The recent removal of popular songs from YouTube and YouTube Music is a result of ongoing negotiations with SESAC, impacting major artists like Adele and Kendrick Lamar.
SESAC, an organization that licenses over 1.5 million songs, has created uncertainty for users as they are unable to access numerous popular tracks, but their database remains difficult to navigate.
While SESAC's repertoire includes many big-name artists, it is smaller than competitors BMI and ASCAP, and its recent actions have disrupted accessibility for millions of users.
YouTube's spokesperson indicated the platform is negotiating with SESAC, yet many users remain frustrated and confused about the lack of transparency in which songs have been impacted.
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