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Jay Z’s Tidal Streaming Service Sued by Musician

Jay Z’s new Spotify competitor is owned by artists. Jay Z started streaming music service Tidal last year, claiming that it would benefits artists. Yet a recording artist is suing Tidal, which allegedly payed him less than he’s owed. The suit was filed in federal court in New York on Saturday by John Emanuele, half of the duo American Dollar.


Jay Z Sued Over Tidal Royalty Payments, Tidal Responds

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Update (2/29, 5:40 p.m.): After providing a statement to The Fader, Tidal has also contacted Pitchfork. Read an updated statement below. Jay Z faces a class-action lawsuit claiming the Tidal music streaming service underpaid royalties to artists and infringed copyright, as Complex reports.