Major streaming service Spotify recently has reversed their newly added anti-hate policy that saw artists such as XXXTentacion and R. Kelly removed from playlists and editorial.

After a mix of responses from the music industry and Spotify users, the policy has been pulled and is to be reassessed. According to a recent statement from Spotify, “the language was too vague, we created confusion and concern, and didn’t spend enough time getting input from our own team and key partners before sharing new guidelines.”

“We created concern that an allegation might affect artists’ chances of landing on a Spotify playlist and negatively impact their future. Some artists even worried that mistakes made in their youth would be used against them”.

They added that they “will continue to seek ways to impact the greater good and further the industry we all care so much about. We believe Spotify has an opportunity to help push the broader music community forward through conversation, collaboration and action. We’re committed to working across the artist and advocacy communities to help achieve that.”

XXXTentacion – who currently faces multiple accusations of abuse against women – has been readded to the popular hip-hop playlist, Rap Caviar. What do you make of this decision from Spotify and their plan moving forward? Read the full statement here.