How songs from Drake, Justin Bieber and other artists are causing ‘problems’ for Spotify

Spotify faces a class action lawsuit in New York, alleging a “pay-to-play” system unfairly favours major labels in music recommendations and playlist placements. The suit claims this deceptive practice misleads users who expect personalised suggestions based on listening habits, not paid promotions. Spotify denies the allegations, calling them “nonsense” and stating Discovery Mode is a transparent tool for artists.