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Marc Mysterio Calls on Taylor Swift to Pull Catalog From Amazon Music Over Unpaid Streams, Shadow-Ban Controversy
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-04-09 10:00
Core Viewpoint - Marc Mysterio has publicly called on Taylor Swift to withdraw her music catalog from Amazon Music due to alleged unpaid royalties and digital suppression affecting his music career [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations Against Amazon Music - Mysterio claims he is owed millions for over 80 million streams, including nearly 4 million from Swift's Amazon Music artist station, while facing a shadow-ban that has disconnected him from his 1.25 million fans [1][6]. - He alleges that Amazon's refusal to pay and only partial fixes demonstrate an intent to suppress his music, as they did not remove the shadow-ban despite acknowledging some issues [6][8]. Group 2: Mysterio's Demands - Mysterio's demands include full payment for all streaming activity tied to his ASIN, immediate removal of the shadow-ban, and a direct line of communication with Swift to discuss the situation [7][8]. - He references Swift's history of taking a stand against unfair pay, suggesting that her withdrawal from Amazon Music could pressure the platform to address his claims [5][8]. Group 3: Personal Connection - The appeal to Swift is based on their mutual connection through WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jeff Jarrett, who was a friend to both artists [2][5]. - Mysterio emphasizes the importance of Swift's influence in the industry and her previous actions to support artists' rights, hoping she will advocate for him in this situation [3][5].