YouTube blocks videos from major artists amid dispute with SESAC

YouTube has blocked videos featuring music from major artists like Adele, Bob Dylan, and Green Day in the U.S. due to a dispute with SESAC, a performing rights organization representing over 35,000 musicians.

The conflict arose after YouTube and SESAC failed to reach a new agreement, resulting in restricted access to content until a deal is reached. YouTube is actively negotiating with SESAC, hoping to restore the blocked videos soon.

This situation mirrors other recent music industry royalty disputes, such as Universal Music Group's negotiations with TikTok.