Spotify removes 'hate conduct' policy after backlash

The provision that led to R Kelly and XXXTentacion removed from official playlists is being rolled back after a negative responseSpotify has announced that its â€œhate conductâ€ policy will be rolled back after an industry backlash.In May, Spotify announced that certain artists would be removed from their owned and operated playlists based on behavior. Musicians facing potential criminal charges, including R Kelly and rapper XXXTentacion, were affected, and the company came under fire f...

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17:58 on June 1 2018

Spotify Scales Back ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy After an Industry Uproar

New York Times — The streaming service is revising guidelines that removed music by R. Kelly and XXXTentation from its curated playlists. more info

R. Kelly

18:28 on June 1 2018

Spotify Cancels ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy After an Industry Uproar

New York Times — The streaming service is revising guidelines that removed music by R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its â€œcuratedâ€ playlists. more info

R. Kelly

18:15 on June 1 2018