Tiktokers Respond to the UMG-Tiktok Dispute with the Funniest Videos
Feb 5, 2024 • Meryl Medel
ICYMI, Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled out their artists’ songs from Tiktok after failing to come to an agreement during negotiations. Which means millions of videos on the platform are now left muted. Plus, you can also no longer use Taylor Swift songs for your Eras Tour videos, dance to BTS songs with your new choreography, or even just do a Get Ready With Me video with Ariana Grande or Sabrina Carpenter singing in the background.
But of course, Tiktok users quickly adapted to this drastic change — and maybe also expressed their disappointment with the debacle. So here are some of the funniest videos we’ve seen since sounds were removed after the UMG-Tiktok dispute.
Niana Guerrero dancing to funny sound
These siblings still slayed that choreography, even if that’s the sound they’re dancing to. ‘Fluffling a Duck’ is everyone’s go-to dance song now.
@nianaguerrero umg got us makin a dance w this song #onewithnatalia ♬ Fluffing a Duck – Kevin MacLeod
@havenloughWE WANT OUR SOUNDS BACK ( DC: ME )♬ Fluffing a Duck – Kevin MacLeod
@twincity They did us dirty inspo: @Haven Lough ♬ Fluffing a Duck – Kevin MacLeod
That guy who compares songs is now comparing food
We’ve checked, and 90% of his videos are currently muted. At least restaurants won’t claim copyright issues…?
@jarredjermaineThey muted it all♬ bounce (i just wanna dance) – фрози & joyful
This Swiftie who made his own Taylor Swift (Tiktok’s Version)
Taylor’s Version who? Tiktok only knows Chris Olsen’s Version.
This Filipino Swiftie who created the ‘Bejeweled’ dance
Mikael just made his own audio. Which others also used in their ‘Bejeweled’ dance videos.
@mikaelarellanorip bejeweled dance 2024♬ original sound – Mikael Arellano
@aizelveerman Muted sounds on tiktok #CapCut #taylorswift #taylor #muted #umg #trend #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #bejeweled ♬ original sound – Aizel Veerman
These fan editors who are going crazy
The audio and visuals are not vibing together. But they’re definitely on beat.
@jjkbaddie Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?? Gonna have to resort to spongebob for now #yoongi #yoongiedit #fypシ #foryou #viral #bts #spongebob #umgpartner ♬ original sound – ᴊᴊᴋʙᴀᴅᴅɪᴇ
@gojoscreamytip these edits go hard #jujutsukaisen#jjkedit#gojoscreamytip ♬ original sound – ash
This video editor desperately trying to save their work
RIP to your phone storage, video editors.
@softstrawb3rri My storage is so full rn #tiktok #umg #edits #kpop #bts #viral #lol #fyp #softstrawb3rri #xybca ♬ original sound –
This Tiktokers taking acapella to the next level
We see lots of talent here — and only with household items!
@its.queen.ife_ And that’s on creativity #sza #kendricklamar #diymusic ♬ original sound – Queen Ife
These celebrities who got their own sounds muted
No one is safe from this UMG-Tiktok debacle — even BTS, NewJeans, and Taylor Swift!
@taylorswiftThe Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! Tickets are on sale now at amctheatres.com Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk)♬ TS The Eras Tour concert film – Taylor Swift
@bts_official_bighit #ThisIsJimin #StuckwithU #지민 #Jimin ♬ 오리지널 사운드 – BTS
@newjeans_official Backstage at BBMAs 2023 #NewJeans #뉴진스 #Film_by_NewJeans #BBMAs #NewJeans_BBMAs ♬ Benjamins Deli – JRitt
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