TuneCore and its parent company Believe are embroiled in a significant legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), which is suing them for $500 million, alleging extensive copyright infringement. UMG claims that TuneCore’s platform allowed unlicensed content uploads, enabling independent artists to use copyrighted songs without authorization. This case highlights the growing challenges that digital distribution platforms face in managing copyright compliance while serving a vast base of independent creators.

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