Youtube Music
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bottafglory
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- Dec 20, 2025
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Most of those uploads are either licensed through Content ID partners or allowed because the rights holder chooses to monetize instead of block. If the owner files a claim or strike, the video can still be taken down at any time.
YouTube has licensing agreements with major labels and publishers through Content ID, allowing monetization while rights holders earn revenue. Creators can use copyrighted music if they accept claims (ads/revenue sharing) or strikes (blocking). Some uploads slip through detection temporarily, but automated systems eventually flag them.
cybersexuals
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- Oct 9, 2025
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totally makes sense, why block/claim copyright if the rightful owners can get the $ for themselves, plus free promotion!
FriendlyFace
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- Dec 22, 2025
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The only way it is possible only bc they have permission to do that
- Dec 28, 2024
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faça em ingles
Good question, this confuses a lot of people.
The main thing to understand is that a video being live doesn’t mean it’s “allowed” to use that music. Most of the time, it’s simply tolerated by the copyright owner.
YouTube uses Content ID to detect copyrighted music. When a match happens, the decision isn’t really YouTube’s or the creator’s, it’s up to the rights holder. And many of them choose not to take the video down. They just claim it and run ads on it. From their point of view, it’s free money and free promotion.
That’s why you see videos with famous songs, millions of views, and everything looks fine. Fine for who? Fine for the label. The channel owner usually earns nothing from that video.
Another thing people overlook is timing. Sometimes a video “passes” at first, then weeks or months later the track gets added to Content ID and the claim hits retroactively. Suddenly the revenue is gone. Happens all the time.
Also important distinction that many beginners mix up: a copyright claim is not a strike. A claim just means the monetization goes to the rights holder. A strike means a DMCA takedown, and that’s when things get dangerous. Three of those and the channel is done.
Yes, in some cases the uploader actually has a license or uses an official library, but that’s the exception, not the rule, and usually those channels are very clear about it.
So in simple terms
Can you upload copyrighted music? Yes
Will you make money from it? Usually no
Is it safe long term? Only until it isn’t
If your goal is monetization and peace of mind, use licensed music, royalty-free libraries, or original tracks. Anything else is basically gambling with your channel.
Plenty of people do it… until they learn the hard way.
Good question, this confuses a lot of people.
The main thing to understand is that a video being live doesn’t mean it’s “allowed” to use that music. Most of the time, it’s simply tolerated by the copyright owner.
YouTube uses Content ID to detect copyrighted music. When a match happens, the decision isn’t really YouTube’s or the creator’s, it’s up to the rights holder. And many of them choose not to take the video down. They just claim it and run ads on it. From their point of view, it’s free money and free promotion.
That’s why you see videos with famous songs, millions of views, and everything looks fine. Fine for who? Fine for the label. The channel owner usually earns nothing from that video.
Another thing people overlook is timing. Sometimes a video “passes” at first, then weeks or months later the track gets added to Content ID and the claim hits retroactively. Suddenly the revenue is gone. Happens all the time.
Also important distinction that many beginners mix up: a copyright claim is not a strike. A claim just means the monetization goes to the rights holder. A strike means a DMCA takedown, and that’s when things get dangerous. Three of those and the channel is done.
Yes, in some cases the uploader actually has a license or uses an official library, but that’s the exception, not the rule, and usually those channels are very clear about it.
So in simple terms
Can you upload copyrighted music? Yes
Will you make money from it? Usually no
Is it safe long term? Only until it isn’t
If your goal is monetization and peace of mind, use licensed music, royalty-free libraries, or original tracks. Anything else is basically gambling with your channel.
Plenty of people do it… until they learn the hard way.
leticia0602
Newbie
- Apr 24, 2026
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a tip, do you know how to download Youtube Music songs? one of the best tool is ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder.
nicoleexfff
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- Feb 7, 2025
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Same qs. tnx mate
- Apr 17, 2026
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Most of the time it’s Content ID. The music gets detected and instead of being removed, the rights holder can choose to monetize it or track it. Some videos are also licensed or slip through detection for a while, but they can still get claimed or taken down later.
raphsody213
Newbie
- May 24, 2026
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Probably claimed by the right owners resulting in them taking the revenue from that vid if the channels is monetized
Mai thanh
BANNED
- Apr 11, 2025
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In reality, videos using copyrighted content without being penalized are often due to loopholes in Content ID, or permission from the vehicle owner in exchange for monetization rights. This creates a rather unpredictable situation: some users get away with it without problems, while others face immediate penalties. Don't be complacent, as this is only a temporary delay.