JT Gets Creative In Overcoming TikTok & UMG Dispute

BY Caroline Fisher
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 03: JT of the group City Girls attends Annual Mega Friday Night Live Ladies Lounge with City Girls at The Dome Atlanta on September 3, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
JT won't let anything get in her way.

It's no secret that Universal Music Group's decision to pull their music from TikTok has wreaked havoc on artists and their promotional tactics. Luckily for JT, however, she has a plan to get around it. Earlier this week, the City Girl turned solo star announced her upcoming single "Okay," which is expected to appear on her upcoming mixtape, City Cinderella. While she's with UMG, she doesn't plan on letting the algorithm mute the track, getting in the way of her success.

JT took to Twitter/X yesterday to unveil her plan. Before urging social media users to pre-save her song, she told them to spread distorted versions of it across TikTok. “Remember I’m with UMG so once song is out Tik Tok will be muted," she wrote. "So try to get a distorted sound going I have one on my Tik Tok use it if you want or make your own IDC just spread the sound."

JT Urges Fans To "Get A Distorted Sound Going"

"Okay" is available for pre-save now, and hopefully, JT's plan will prove to be effective. Listeners are already eager to hear the full version and think the femcee has yet another hit on her hands. It's not the only exciting thing she has on the way, however. JT still has a few dates left on her first-ever headlining solo tour. She's scheduled to stop in West Palm Beach, Baltimore, New York, and more in the coming weeks.

The Miami-born performer has faced some criticism for her choice of venues on the tour, namely from GloRilla during their Twitter feud earlier this month. Fortunately, it doesn't look like she's taken it to heart. She jokingly told a crowd this week that she hasn't had a "wack cookout" yet. Are you looking forward to JT's new single "Okay"? What about her plan to bypass TikTok's dispute with UMG? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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