HitPiece NFTs spark a cease and desist frenzy

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the controversy sparked by a company called HitPiece after it appeared to be selling NFTs related to a plethora of musicians without permission, plus accusations by Lil Yachty that another music-focussed NFT Company, Opulous, used his name and brand as part of its launch communications, even though - he claims - he had not agreed to get involved in the venture. SECTION TIMES 01: HitPiece (00:08:37) 02: Lil Yachty (00:20:55) (Timings may be slightly different due to adverts) STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Artists and labels hit out at unofficial NFTs site that allows people to “own a song” • Lil Yachty sues music NFT start-up Opulous for trademark infringement • Opulous says Lil Yachty lawsuit is “meritless” ALSO MENTIONED • Joe Rogan and Daniel Ek commit to beefed up and more transparent content polices in response to Neil Young boycott • Spotify science podcaster hits out at Spotify’s response to Rogan backlash • Spotify boycott grows as Young v Rogan fallout continues MORE FROM CMU • Upcoming CMU webinars • Buy MMF and CMU Insights’ Dissecting The Digital Dollar book on Amazon • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin