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Boyz II Men Rally for Fair Pay in Music

2/17/2025

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Boyz II Men passionately championed the American Music Fairness Act on Capitol Hill, rallying lawmakers to secure fair pay for artists. Joined by a chorus of renowned musicians, their letter underscores the U.S. as a rare holdout in compensating artists for radio plays. This bipartisan bill seeks to rectify a loophole that favors corporate radio over creators.

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Boyz II Men passionately championed the American Music Fairness Act on Capitol Hill, rallying lawmakers to secure fair pay for artists. Joined by a chorus of renowned musicians, their letter underscores the U.S. as a rare holdout in compensating artists for radio plays. This bipartisan bill seeks to rectify a loophole that favors corporate radio over creators.