The public interest group alleges there is evidence that Apple is threatening to cut deals directly with artists if the music labels don’t give Cupertino exclusive rights to top artists. Apple is supposedly telling labels that its 800 million credit card database, together with is deep knowledge of user preferences will allow the company to dominate the subscription music business at “whatever price it chooses.”
Source: Consumer Watchdog alleges Apple Music plot to crush streaming music business – Katy on the Hill