Audio streaming platform Spotify said it has removed a podcast from influencer Andrew Tate for violating the company's policies.

More Andrew Tate podcasts could be removed from Spotify after the streaming platform took down content about “pimping hoes”, the PA news agency understands. Several of Tate’s podcasts were recently removed from the audio streaming service including a “pimping hoes degree” course,

Spotify has removed self-professed misogynist Andrew Tate’s course on “Pimping Hoes”, however many of his courses and podcast episodes still remain on the streaming platform including one called “How to get girls FAST and EASY.

Spotify paid $10 billion to the music industry last year, with $4.5 billion to publishers across 2023-24. So why are songwriters still struggling?

Music streaming giant Spotify has revealed that it paid out more than €9.2 billion to artists in 2023. However, the number of artists receiving substantial sums was relatively small, with around 70 artists earning €9 million or more.