Haifa Wehbe Breaks Silence After Rotana Removes Her Songs from TikTok
Fans of Lebanese pop star Haifa Wehbe were surprised when her music videos were removed from TikTok by Rotana, prompting the artist to issue a statement. In her post on "X" (formerly Twitter), Haifa clarified the situation and confirmed that her legal team in Beirut had begun investigating the matter, which she called an "illegal act."
1. Songs Return to TikTok
Despite the initial removal, Haifa’s popular songs, including “Law Kont,” “Ya Nahla,” “Opa Opa,” “Fakerni,” “Ahdam Khabriyeh,” “Touta,” and “Set El Banat,” have since returned to the platform. Haifa celebrated the reinstatement by sharing fan comments rejoicing over the return of her tracks. Her song “Law Kont” even topped TikTok’s trending charts, featuring in over 10,000 videos.
2. Rotana's Response
In response to the controversy, a Rotana source informed *Bisara7a* that the songs were never permanently deleted and are still available on TikTok. This contradicted the initial claims of Haifa's fans and her statement.
3. Haifa’s Official Statement
Haifa had earlier addressed the removal, stating, “Regarding the removal of my songs on TikTok by Rotana, I have no clear answer as the company did not inform me before making this sudden decision.” She added that even songs from her album *Baba Fein*, which she owns, were affected, though Rotana does not have the right to delete them. Haifa confirmed that her legal team in Beirut had started investigating this unlawful act, emphasizing that Rotana only had the rights to distribute *Baba Fein* for three years, yet still retains control.
4. Speculations and Fan Theories
As the news spread across social media, Haifa’s fans began speculating about Rotana’s motives for removing her songs from TikTok. Some linked the incident to Haifa’s public support for fellow artist Sherine Abdel Wahab, who is also engaged in a legal battle with Rotana over the ownership of her music.
This situation adds a new chapter to the ongoing conflicts between artists and record labels over intellectual property rights. As Haifa Wehbe continues to navigate this legal dispute, her loyal fan base eagerly supports her and anticipates further developments.
