The firm representing some of the biggest music stars including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd is pulling theirs and others music from the social media app TikTok. In an open letter, Universal Music Group says TikTok wasn't willing to pay artists and songwriters a just rate. TikTok responded saying UMG is acting greedily and not acting in the best interest of its clients. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.