The potential loss of the app could have a widespread impact on the type of songs that reach the Billboard Hot 100 -- as well as how long they might stay there.
The portion of artists who failed to follow-up their first hit has been relatively constant in the last two decades — but rose in 2020.
Following its CEO's contentious testimony, the platform - and the music industry - face several uncertain possibilities as lawmakers seem intent on a crackdown.
Shou Zi Chew insisted ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is "not an agent of China or any other country."
Follow along with the lyrics to Coi Leray's TikTok viral hit.
Shou Zi Chew touted 150 million U.S. users amid calls from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to crack down on the Chinese-owned platform.
In a video posted to the video-sharing platform, CEO Shou Zi Chew warned that a United States ban would "take TikTok away" from 150 million users.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on the United States to "provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory environment for foreign businesses."
The "That's Hilarious" singer hinted something is coming from the two pop stars at the end of March.
The duet is part of their joint three-track EP RR, which is slated to drop March 24.
