Could We Lose Rick Beato from YouTube? Come On Now: It’s Gone Too Far.
I thought I’d spoken about this for the last time but then I caught Rick Beato’s latest episode on my way to Norway. I cannot believe things have got this bad and that his whole channel is now at risk because of copyright strikes. I hope UMG can see what’s at stake. Rick is unsurpassed on YouTube and he’s supported me recently. What can we do to help?
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@LBFingler
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Love Rick Beato and l think UMG are stupid!
@slipstreammonkey
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Ricks next video should be all of his fans sticking their heads up is ass and taking a giant whiff. To the music of Funkadelics "Loose Booty"
@slipstreammonkey
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
You don't get a strike automatically after appealing, you still have a choice to re edit a video or take it down. If they gave a strike after a first warning and appeal every music based channel would be gone.
@swooshdave
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
UMG General Council is paid by submitting claims. Of course they’re not going to stop until someone stops paying them for this nonsense.
@nisselarson3227
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
I think WE need to leave YouTube. Artists, audience. All of us. To show our disdain. What is a good video/audio social media with comments that isn't purposefully addictive etc? Vimeo or something that could have a larger audience?
@roundart
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
you and Rick are among the best on the youtubes!
@regmunday8354
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Greedy f***in lawyers! Artists need to intervene and suggest record companies back off. May not help but worth a try.
@DustyLeeSledge
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
It's not the money…
So I've heard.
Allegedly
It's the principal.
Allegedly
Don't use other people's art if you don't own it.
Allegedly
I guarantee you if Rick was only making $36 to $37 per video,
he wouldn't be doing this YouTube thing.
Devil's Advocate
If he says it's only $36 …
Why doesn't he just not play any music and it solves his problem, after all it's only $36
Allegedly
@stevel6943
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
YouTube is losing its way. Someone needs to set up a new platform…YT would soon change their mind.
@drumstick74
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
So sick of AI and bots already.
@ethanbender5757
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
…Beato!
@frankdangelo6505
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Counter sue.
@comelighttheway
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
You Tube! motto: were hear 4U, now there's no escaping ! sorry! 🐠👍
@cybernessful
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Can we strike all AI models for not fair use of IP?
@SamuelEarlMoore
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
It's all automated.
@johannajorgensen6416
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Simply saying "This is ridiculous" is an incomplete statement; rather, it should be stated as "What a ridiculous, steaming pile of horsesh*t this is!?"
@WhiteboyMike.313
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
It's truly crazy, legit channels like yours and Ricks spread music to new listener's making them money and they are taking them down over pennies :0
@gianpalacio5635
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
God I love you dude.
@darrenatarrant
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Come on the big boys, these aren't trying to make funds from your music … have some human input. Computer says no is so pathetic
@larrydohanos5893
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Greed and Stupidty. I support Rick
@sarahlewendel1940
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
I only listen to the radio in the car these days, and even then, half an hour of shallow mainstream tunes is more than enough. When I really want to listen to music—discover new artists and explore old tracks—I turn to reactors. The music that truly resonates with me still ends up as vinyl in my collection, and without those reactors, I might never have discovered it!
UMG has launched a massive crackdown. Many well-known reactors and content creators have been hit with these strikes. It’s all about power, control, and greed—and they completely misunderstand the times.
@PepeRubio77
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Justin, perfect explanation of the situation. Riduculous things for people who encourage music and knwoledge.
@rogerbyrne7463
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
its ridiculous
@LedZepRemainsTheSame
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Keep Beato dump Hawkins please.
@trashemail1901
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Universal Music Group (UMG) is attempting to falsely file copyright claims against reviewers who have youtube channels that are exercising fair use of UMG's music catalogue to create music reviews that raise awareness for new audiences to deepen an appreciation of UMG's catalogue of music. The UMG copyright claims fail to consider the fair use criteria that youtube reviewer's use when reviewing UMG's catalogue of music. UMG allegedly incorporates bots and artificial intelligence to induce the false copyright claims on youtube reviewers (Elizabeth Zharoff, The Charismatic Voice; Doug Helvering; Justin Hawkins, Justin Hawkins Rides Again; Rick Beato; Davie504; and thousands of others) in order to remove reviewers from youtube. Please fix the copyright claim that is falsely accusing music reviewers on youtube because it is causing immense unnecessary administrative burden for reviewers to educate youtube and UMG of how to assess the correct application of fair use.
@julieloofbourow3042
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Jesus Mary and Joseph!! Labels leave Rick Beato ALONE!!!
@i-am-n3nad
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
I'm pretty sure they use some automated systems (khm, khm AI) for this. I can understand this if someone put a famous song as a background music for some random theme, but when you talk about music, promote it in a best possible way and transparently play a snippet of it – this really doesn't make any sense.
@Pingaheimer
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
I mean, he's got to abide by copyright policy just like the rest of us mere mortals. It is what it is.
@tomsanderson9622
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Hello Justin ,
Just listening to your Rick Beato ; you mention your love of The Stones . I am a life long fan too , but shamefully I’ve only got into ‘Tattoo You ‘ the last few years . I would say it has gone straight into my top 3 Stones album ; some absolutely fantastic tracks on it . I wonder if it’s passed you by or you’re a fan ? Cheers Mate
@MusicWithoutBordersAlec
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
"Nutty", KorrecKt!!!
@ZombiesAteMyFace1
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
this is absolutely stupid. we can't lose Rick!!
@SethBo69
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
I'm a new subscriber and a Darkness fan. I learned of your YouTube channel through tour recent visit with Rick. Thank you for supporting the fight against Evil Empire UMG. And thank you for your frank comments during the Rick Beato interview about "artists" who are just content in your view. Many of us feel that way, and, while of course it's all subjective, there's no denying that soulless "music" has a bad smell. For example, I always disliked 80s & 90s electronic sad music like Depeche Mode, Joy Division, etc., but I give them props for making something real. Just not for me. On the other hand, I always enjoyed some fraudulent music like Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis, which I admit I only like for the Beatles nostalgia: it's shite, I know.
Give me a contemporary vocalist who can hit Brad Delp or Ian Gillan precision, and I'll show you pro tools.
@InsightToAlchemy
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Mostly likely they wanna take him down cos he is criticising pop music promoted by illuminati
@robinakym2356
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Record companies seem to be still operating an archaic system. It’s quite bazaar that, what should be a very technologically cutting edge industry, is still clinging on to decades old, outdated systems. I truly don’t understand
@Jupiter_917
September 6, 2026 at 2:41 pm
It's good that professional musicians/producers and other creatives stand up against these practices. Maybe one day it will make a positive change, who knows.