Spotify has removed R Kelly's music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct. Spotify has removed R Kelly's music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct. Kelly's music is no longer available on the streaming service's owned and operated playlists and algorithmic recommendations, a spokesman said. Spotify said it does not censor content because of an artist's behaviour, but the service wants programmes to "reflect" its values. Kelly's music does not apply - it has been defined by its explicit sexual nature - but he has also written love ballads, pop songs and even gospel music.

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2018 17:15 UTC