If you were watching Tidal a few nights ago, it was streaming Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans. Then Drake appeared. As Drake took the stage for a brief set, Tidal cut its stream and put up a message. “Apple is interfering with artistry and will not allow this artist to stream,” it said. “Sorry for Big Brother’s inconvenience.”

So what happened next.

Drake’s manager says Tidal is completely wrong.

Or was Drake covering up for Apple.

According to the New York Times, they were sent the legal papers sent to Tidal from Apple threatening a $20m lawsuit.

So who did what? Did Tidal pull a publicity stunt? Or did Apple really throw its weight around?

This is a tricky one to judge. If the New York Times can publish the information Tidal received from Apple then its clear as to what happened. Something tells me this is not the last of this drama.

So what do you think?

Sources – theverge.com / engadget.com / cultofmac.com