# DistroKid removes songs over UMG lawsuit

> DistroKid removes songs after UMG lawsuit claims.
- Title: DistroKid removes songs over UMG lawsuit · Music Ally
- Summary: DistroKid removes songs after UMG lawsuit claims. DistroKid is removing a small number of songs due to UMG's copyright claims, causing artist frustration.
- Keywords: distrokid, umg, streaming, copyright, artists, music, business, technology, removes, songs, lawsuit, Music Ally
- Source: Music Ally — https://musically.com/2026/10/12/distrokid-is-removing-songs-in-response-to-umg-lawsuit-and-some-artists-arent-happy
- Author: Joe Sparrow
- Published: 2026-10-12T12:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: distrokid, umg, streaming, copyright, artists, music, business, technology
## UMG sues DistroKid
UMG sued DistroKid in September over alleged illegal, deceptive, and unlawful practices.

> In September, UMG sued DistroKid over the latter’s "illegal, deceptive, and unlawful practices"
## DistroKid responds
DistroKid says it works with streaming platforms and rights holders to fight fraud and protect copyrights.

> In response, DistroKid said that it "works closely with digital streaming platforms, rightsholders and other industry partners" to fight fraud and protect copyrights.
## Artists report issues
Some artists say their music was removed without explanation or due to copyright claims despite no samples or AI.

> Some said that they were told it was due to copyright infringement, despite, in some cases, music that contained " no samples, no covers, and no AI ", and others saying they were given no explanation at all.
## DistroKid confirms takedowns
DistroKid confirms a very small number of songs are being removed due to UMG's claims.

> Now, The Verge reports, DistroKid has confirmed that a "very small number" of takedowns are indeed happening, and that they are directly due to UMG’s claims.
## Key takeaway

DistroKid is removing a small number of songs due to UMG's copyright claims, causing artist frustration.