A number of YouTube videos featuring music from artists such as Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been unplayable in the United States since Saturday. In statements to the press and on social media,

The blocks didn't affect all of these artists songs, but when users clicked to listen to some of them — like "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele — they instead were met with a message that reads, "This video contains content from SESAC.

YouTube removes songs by Adele, Kanye West, and Bob Dylan due to expired licensing agreement with SESAC. Users face blocked content as platforms negotiate renewal terms.