Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Streaming Services Remove Drake Mimic Amid Likeness Rights Debate

10/27/2025

50 8

Summary

Story summary

The song "Heart on My Sleeve," mimicking Drake, was removed by streaming services in 2023 due to copyright issues.
That removal highlights the lack of federal laws protecting likeness rights.
States such as Tennessee and California are expanding protections, but the legal landscape remains inconsistent.
The NO FAKES Act would establish nationwide rights against unauthorized digital replicas, but critics warn it could enable censorship.

1 of 1

Story summary

The song "Heart on My Sleeve," mimicking Drake, was removed by streaming services in 2023 due to copyright issues.
That removal highlights the lack of federal laws protecting likeness rights.
States such as Tennessee and California are expanding protections, but the legal landscape remains inconsistent.
The NO FAKES Act would establish nationwide rights against unauthorized digital replicas, but critics warn it could enable censorship.