NFT website Hitpiece auctioning artists’ music without permission

Hundreds of artists have discovered their music is listed without their permission on the NFT website Hitpiece.

The artists have banded together to support one another in calling out the NFT website. 

Hitpiece claims to provide “one-of-one NFTs of all your favourite songs” to be used to “build a unique playlist and join artist communities”.

The Hitpiece website goes on to say that:

“Members build their Hitlist of their favourite songs, get on leaderboards, and receive in real life value such as access and experiences with artists,”

Many artists have taken to social media to voice their displeasure with the website, I Love Acid founder Posthuman tweeted:

“Please don’t buy any NFTs you see of anything related to my music or my labels, on that HitPiece site or wherever. It’s all a scam,”

The website shows off hundreds of NFTs from artists based all over the globe from bands to DJs and any other musicians in between, but seemingly none have been asked directly for their permission to list their work.

International dubstep artist Plastician goes on to say:

“Nobody in their right mind would build this thinking it would be welcomed by artists. Don’t buy from them. And if you’re in the press don’t give them publicity either,”

Since the artist’s outrage snowballed, Hitpiece has responded with a statement surrounding the scandal, claiming artists would be paid for any sales.

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— HitPiece – NFTs (@joinhitpiece) February 2, 2022