New story in Technology from Time: R. Kelly Is First Artist Removed From Spotify Playlists After Company Enacts ‘Hateful Content and Conduct’ Policy
R. Kelly is the first artist whose music will be removed from Spotify-owned playlists and algorithmic recommendations as part of a new policy against “hateful content and conduct.” The R&B singer’s music will still be available on the platform, but Spotify will no longer actively promote it, a company spokesperson said in a statement. The …