Spotify removes 'hate conduct' policy after backlash

The provision that led to R Kelly and XXXTentacion removed from official playlists is being rolled back after a negative response

Spotify has announced that its “hate conduct” policy will be rolled back after an industry backlash.

In May, Spotify announced that certain artists would be removed from their owned and operated playlists based on behavior. Musicians facing potential criminal charges, including R Kelly and rapper XXXTentacion, were affected, and the company came under fire for regulating some artists and not others.

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