CeeLo Green has shared his thoughts on Universal Music Group and TikTok’s nasty split.
On Friday (February 2), TMZ caught up with the Goodie Mob rapper at LAX, where he explained it’s just business.
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“As an artist, I can definitely say those streaming numbers are less than favorable for the artists. So maybe the split will be able to make a difference in the profit share and the way that it affects artistry and their income and sustainability.
When asked whether he believes the parties can come to terms, CeeLo said that he hoped so.
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“That’s good business when both parties can benefit. So yeah, sure. I wish them both the best. I wish artists the best, even superseding that,” he added.
Speaking of the benefits non-UMG artists may reap during this time, Green added, “I’m a little bit biased because I’ve been with Universal for so long — they’re my good friends and partners — so everybody representing under the banner of Universal I want to be rooting for them. But, just in general, and overall, I wish all artists the best and the most accommodation and consideration for their work. Because it’s truly priceless and invaluable.”
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While offering no solutions, the “Crazy” artist emphasized that “there’s no wrong way to do business” and wished the “best perspective” the win.
Watch the video clip below.
Earlier this week, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and more saw their music removed from TikTok over the social media network’s dispute with Universal Music Group.
The two companies have failed to agree on a new deal relating to artist compensation and artificial intelligence, which means the music giant can no longer license music to the app.
The deal expired at midnight on Wednesday (January 31) and terms for a new contract have not yet been defined, with UMG saying they will cease to provide music to TikTok after this deadline.
Universal Music Group is one of the biggest record companies in the world with several major labels under its umbrella including Interscope, Republic, and Def Jam.
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As a result, the dispute will affect numerous A-list artists including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, SZA, The Weeknd, and Post Malone.
