Non-Copyright Music Edit Trend

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TikTok Trend
Synonym(s): umg ban, audio ban, music ban
Date(s): February 1, 2024-May 2024
Distinguishing element(s): replacing or creating edits with non-UMG owned audios
Associated audio(s): Fluffing a Duck, the entertainer
Associated hashtag(s): #umg, #umgban, #musicban, #edits
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See also: UMG-TikTok Music Ban

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In February 2024, Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled their catalog from TikTok, after declining to renew a licensing agreement with the platform. Consequently, any videos using UMG music had their audio completely muted, leading users to refer to the event as a 'ban'.

Rather than simply replacing music, some videos leaned into the trend, like a Hannibal edit styled like a silent movie.[1]

Examples

Instrumental and Royalty Free

Non-Music

Ironic/Meme Sounds

Replaced Audio

Reactions

References