Artists vs. Politics: The Battle Over Music Rights in Political Messaging
SZA recently criticized the Trump administration for using her song "Big Boys" in an immigration video, labeling it as "evil" and "boring." The singer-songwriter expressed her disapproval on the social platform X, denouncing the White House for using her music without permission. This incident adds to a growing list of music artists who have spoken out against their songs being used in political messaging. The White House's use of music in promotional videos has sparked controversy and backlash from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., and Linkin Park. The unauthorized use of music in political contexts has raised concerns about artists' rights and the ethical implications of such actions.