Why Does Apple Music Censor Explicit Songs and How to Fix It

Learn why Apple Music censors explicit songs and how to enable explicit content on your device with simple settings adjustments.

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Apple Music may be censoring explicit songs due to Restrictions set on your device. To enable explicit content, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If enabled, tap Content Restrictions, then under Music, Podcasts & News, select Explicit to allow explicit content. This adjustment should resolve the issue, ensuring that you have access to the full range of music, including explicit songs.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable explicit songs on Apple Music? To enable explicit songs, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, then tap Content Restrictions. Under Music, Podcasts & News, select 'Explicit' to allow explicit content.
  2. Why does Apple Music show clean versions of songs? Apple Music may show clean versions if explicit content is restricted on your device via Screen Time or parental controls to prevent explicit songs from playing.
  3. Can I control explicit content on Apple Music for my child? Yes, by using Screen Time settings on your device, you can restrict or allow explicit music content to manage what your child can access on Apple Music.

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