AI Was Used In A Massive Streaming Fraud Case, Generating Billions Of Streams And $10 Million In Royalty Payments

Getty Image The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music has been a hot topic for a while now, but so far, we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg of implications advanced algorithms can have for the recording industry. While artists speak out against the use of generative AI in the creation of songs …

Inside Dr DisRespect’s Net Worth and Revenue Streams

Dr DisRespect was banned from Twitch in 2020. In 2020, after amassing millions of Twitch followers, Dr DisRespect, otherwise known as his real name Guy Beahm, was banned from the platform. At the time, little was released in regards to details surrounding his banishment from streaming as a gamer. But now, with allegations coming to …

How Many Streams Did Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Have On Christmas Eve?

Getty Image Music legend Mariah Carey has several No. 1 hits to her credit — 19, to be exact. But one song of hers has proven to stand the test of time. Each year, Carey’s 1994 classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” surges in popularity around the holiday season. The song has proven …

How Much Does Spotify Pay For 1 Million Streams?

Getty Image Many musicians are coming to understand that when Jay-Z rapped, “I ain’t got a billion streams, but I got a billion dollars,” it wasn’t so much a flex but rather a dig at new-age music tech. As Spotify Wrapped continues to hold users’ timelines in a chokehold, fans are blown away by the …

How Much Does Spotify Pay For 1 Billion Streams?

Getty Image Spotify made headlines recently, as the company announced that it would be revising its royalty system. While this would only mean that songs would need 1,000 streams now to qualify for payments, it does raise questions about how much the streams add up — especially when it comes to major hits that reach …

Taylor Swift Is Expected To Earn Over $100 Million Through Her 2023 Spotify Streams Alone

Getty Image Taylor Swift is continuing her wildly massive reign this year, as she has reportedly made over $100 million through her earnings on Spotify. The pop star’s 26.1 billion global streams not only have earned her the distinction of the Top Global Artist on Spotify’s Wrapped statistics but also a massive paycheck, according to …

How Many Spotify Streams Does It Take To Earn Royalties?

Getty Image Spotify is cracking down on streaming fraud, announcing new rules today designed to help keep would-be fraudsters from gaming the various systems that ensure independent and underground artists get paid their share as the company raises prices on end users. Under the current system, Spotify pays three cents a month to any song …

How Will ‘Napoleon’ Differ In Theaters From Ridley Scott’s Cut That Streams On Apple TV+?

Ridley Scott fans know that anytime the filmmaker helms a new project, two movies inevitably get made: the theatrical version and then the famed director’s cut. His historical epic for Apple TV+, Napoleon, will be no different. Scott has already admitted to having hours’ worth of footage he hopes to add to an alternate version …

Bad Bunny Shed New Light On ‘Titi Me Preguntó’ While Toasting Its One Billion Spotify Streams

Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti was one of the most dominant albums of 2022 by several metrics, making Uproxx‘s “Best Albums Of 2022” list and setting charting records left and right. This January, the standout single “Titi Me Preguntó” became Bad Bunny’s 12th song to eclipse one billion streams on Spotify, which is the …

Adin Ross Is Facing a Hack Threat for His Twitch Streams

Adin Ross is yet to be hacked on Kick, but it sounds like he may be the target of future attacks. Here’s everything we know. Source: Twitch While Kick isn’t quite as popular as Twitch, it’s rapidly becoming a key competitor. One of the biggest names on the platform is Adin Ross, who has more …

Spotify Will Begin A Takedown Of AI-Generated Songs With Fake Streams

Getty Image AI-generated music mashups are all the rage. Unfortunately, while Grimes may be a fan of the technology-based artistry, other recording artists and their labels aren’t having it. Fans taking a few creative liberties with their favorite musicians’ voices might be fun for a good laugh on social media, but streaming giant Spotify is …

Drake’s ‘Search & Rescue’ Debuts At No. 1 On Spotify’s US Music Charts, With Millions Of Streams Upon Its Release

Getty Image Drake‘s latest single, “Search & Rescue,” is dominating the streaming charts, especially on Spotify. On the track, which was co-produced by longtime collaborator Noah “40” Shebib and Lil Yachty, the certified lover boys shows that he can still make a splash independently. That impact is showing up on the charts. According to Pop …