YouTube is blocking some songs from popular artists a week before a licensing contract expires. This could be a negotiation tactic, a new report suggests.

Since September 28, 2024, numerous music videos by artists like Adele and Green Day have been blocked on YouTube in the U.S. due to a royalties dispute with SESAC. Despite some videos remaining accessible,

Songs by Bob Dylan, Adele, Green Day, Burna Boy and many others are unplayable on YouTube due to a legal dispute between the platform and SESAC.