Atlantic Records Denies Using Bots to Increase Views of Their Artists' Music Videos

Don Toliver’s team also announced that they are launching their own investigation into the matter.

Music
1.1K 3 Comments

Atlantic Records has denied claims of using bots to boost the views of their artists’ music videos, while Don Toliver‘s team announced that they are launching their own investigation into the matter.

“Atlantic Records has never used bots for any of our artists,” label reps shared to TMZ just before Toliver’s team reassured fans that they are looking into the matter and will release information when available. “Just like other artists and their teams who have been attacked with botting reports, we are both deeply upset and concerned. To be absolutely clear, neither Don or anyone on his team has had any involvement here,” the Cactus Jack artist’s reps said. ”While we conduct our own investigation into the allegations, we urge Atlantic Records to do the same — to protect the integrity of not only their roster of artists but their reporting metrics. We look forward to sharing more as we obtain more information.”

The record label came under fire after fans noticed the strange YouTube comments on Toliver’s “Do It Right” music video, claiming that it looked like the comments were written by fake accounts. This prompted internet users to look into the visuals of other artists such as Lil Uzi Vert and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, as well as share their doubts about the artists’ engagement numbers as they supposedly do not add up.

Elsewhere in music, TAWBOX — the creative directors behind Stormzy’s historic Glastonbury 2019 headlining performance — spoke to HYPEBEAST about pushing the limits of the live concert experience.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

adidas Presents the 4D Krazed in All-White and All-Black Looks
Footwear

adidas Presents the 4D Krazed in All-White and All-Black Looks

Available now via HBX.

The Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe "Studio" Restocks This Week
Footwear 

The Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe "Studio" Restocks This Week

Continuing the duo’s commitment to making the pair available to all.

CHITO Will Unveil His First Solo Exhibition in Japan
Art

CHITO Will Unveil His First Solo Exhibition in Japan

On view at THE PLUG from December 2 to 18.

Gear Up for the Trails With Madhappy's Salomon XT-6 FT Collaboration
Footwear

Gear Up for the Trails With Madhappy's Salomon XT-6 FT Collaboration

The hike-ready sneakers sport pops of red and pale blue accents.

Pieter Ceizer's New Wood Sculpture Brings the 'Good Vibes'
Art

Pieter Ceizer's New Wood Sculpture Brings the 'Good Vibes'

Hand-cut at Ceizer’s Paris studio and limited to a run of 30, ‘Good Vibes’ features a positive message and a 7-color screenprint.


Artists and Activists Unveil ‘Eyes on Iran’ Installation on New York’s Roosevelt Island
Art

Artists and Activists Unveil ‘Eyes on Iran’ Installation on New York’s Roosevelt Island

The opening of the installation featured talks by Shirin Neshat, Hank Willis Thomas and Hilary Clinton, along with a performance by Jon Batiste.

Closer Look at Salehe Bembury's New Balance 990v2 Collab
Footwear

Closer Look at Salehe Bembury's New Balance 990v2 Collab

Another colorful collaboration from the pioneering duo.

Whistle Introduces a Limited Edition Pet Smart Device for the Holidays
Tech & Gadgets 

Whistle Introduces a Limited Edition Pet Smart Device for the Holidays

Presented by Whistle
The gift on every pet parent’s wishlist.

Laurids Gallée is a Designer Committed to Perfecting the Process
Design

Laurids Gallée is a Designer Committed to Perfecting the Process

“My work completely builds on personal fascinations.”

Early Glimpse of Bad Bunny's adidas Campus Collaboration
Footwear

Early Glimpse of Bad Bunny's adidas Campus Collaboration

The off-white kicks first popped up in the Puerto Rican artist’s “El Apagón” video.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.