Apple Forces Tidal to Cut Drake Performance From Live Stream of LilWeezyAna Fest

BY: Denver Sean

Published 10 years ago

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Apple is NOT playing around when it comes to their exclusive deals.

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As you know, Drake signed a $20 million exclusivity deal with Apple Music. Lil Wayne (who happens to be a Tidal co-owner) held his LilWeezyAna Fest in New Orleans tonight that benefits after-school programs in Louisiana.

Because of Wayne’s affiliation, Tidal became the official broadcaster of the live stream — which was all good, until it came to Drake.

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Prior to the show, Apple reportedly threatened to sue Tidal if they broadcasted Drake’s performance.

via Page Six:

A source told us, “Legal letters have been sent to Tidal warning that Drake cannot appear on the Tidal stream of the festival, either solo or part of a group, and if the warning was ignored, the liabilities could be up to $20 million.

“This event is for charity, Drake is doing two songs. Why does Apple think it can dictate to artists where and when they can perform?”

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Because Apple wasn’t playing any games, Tidal cut the stream during Drake’s set.

 

An exclusive deal is an exclusive deal, sorry Tidal.

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