On Tuesday (April 13), Columbia Records released a statement via Twitter, which reads, Thanks for all your comments regarding @LilNasX Montero (Call Me By Your Name), It’s unfortunately out of our control but we are doing everything possible to keep the song up on streaming services. We will keep you up to date as we hear more. Thank you for understanding.
Meanwhile, Billboard reported this afternoon that the song won t be removed from music services.
The label s statement comes hours after Lil Nas X informed fans of the uncertainty surrounding his hit single being available to be streamed as of tomorrow (April 14). Though he didn t offer any concrete reasons as to why the track could be removed from music platforms, Nas X did suggest fans screen record the track from YouTube as a backup plan.