Concerns Over Fraud and Manipulation Hindering Songs on Apple Music Charts

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Concerns Over Fraud and Manipulation Hindering Songs on Apple Music Charts

So many good songs that are supposed to make it to the top on Apple Music aren't getting there due to ongoing fraud activities and manipulation. @AppleMusic, you can do better. Your platform is becoming useless and losing its value.

Fans, including me, have been streaming “Celine Dion,” produced by Zinoleesky, with a lot of enthusiasm, but it’s frustrating that the song isn’t topping the charts because of ongoing fraud and manipulation.

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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 4, 2025 2:40 AM

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ed2345

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Oct 4, 2025 6:40 AM in response to Mannybombombom

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Fans, including me, have been streaming “Celine Dion,” produced by Zinoleesky, with a lot of enthusiasm, but it’s frustrating that the song isn’t topping the charts because of ongoing fraud and manipulation.

Manny,

Apple does not publicize what safeguards it has in place to counter fraud and manipulation, since to do so would invite people to game the system. However, it is likely that a large number of streams from a few fans does not weight as heavily as broader support from a larger number of fans.

You may want to check on other platforms and see how the song is doing.

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