Looking at the issue more broadly, it’s critical thinking and open debate that powers real and necessary progress,” Ek wrote. “We should have clear lines around content and take action when they are crossed, but cancelling voices is a slippery slope. Grammy-winning artist India.Arie posted it on her Instagram, using the hashtag #DeleteSpotify. Musician Neil Young asked to have his music removed because of concerns about COVID-19 misinformation and other artists followed suit, including Joni Mitchell and Roxane Gay.Ĭriticism intensified when a video compilation emerged last week showing Rogan repeatedly using racial slurs.
Until Ek’s letter to employees was revealed, it was unclear how Spotify would respond to the latest scandal involving Rogan, who has faced scrutiny for nearly two weeks for promoting vaccine skepticism. Ek apologized to employees for the impact the controversy is having on them.
