Social media platforms witnessed a wide wave of controversy after the deletion of the song "60 Minutes of Life" by the Syrian artist Assala Nasri, which achieved great success and surpassed 200 million views on YouTube and other platforms.
The big surprise was the announcement by the director Tarek Alarian _Assala's ex-husband_ taking responsibility for the song's deletion, citing his legal and artistic rights.
In a tweet posted by Assala after the deletion, she hinted at Tarek Alarian's actions, saying:
"Honesty is indivisible, the trustworthy do not betray, deceive, lie, exploit, or oppress, and vice versa."
Although not mentioning his name clearly, her audience understood the tweet as a veiled response to his actions, leading to widespread expressions of solidarity with her.
On his part, Alarian issued a statement confirming his attempts to resolve disputes amicably over five years, which failed, prompting him to take legal actions to defend his rights. He explained that he submitted official documents to YouTube's management, leading to the song's deletion, reaffirming his determination to defend his rights despite the criticisms he faced.
This incident sheds light on the legal complexities in the field of art, showing how personal disputes between artists and producers can turn into legal conflicts that affect the audience and artistic content. It underscores the importance of documenting intellectual property rights amid escalating conflicts within the entertainment industry.