Industry Oct 20, 2026
Kroger and LG Face Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of TikTok Song
In short
It's become common in recent years for music rights holders to take legal action over synchs on corporate social media accounts.
Originally published by
Billboard
Retail company Kroger and electronics brand LG have been sued for allegedly using a dog-themed song titled ‘Cheese Tax’ on TikTok without proper licensing. This legal action highlights a growing trend of music rights holders pursuing litigation over unauthorized use of music in corporate social media campaigns. Originally reported by Billboard.