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My video got taken down by a stranger

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This happened a while ago. I uploaded two videos of compilations of my favorite trap songs ( from trap nation). I was absolutely OK with the fact that the creator of the songs could take the revenue (even tho there isn't any).

Days pass by.. And both of my videos are taken down by a RANDOM stranger called <<Removed by moderator>> . He doesn't own any of the music. Im a click away of sending youtube a rejection form (?). But If I do and youtube thinks I am abusing it my channel will say bye bye. Please help. I decided to do something just now, because I didn't know what to do then. Thanks
 
He only reported it, if Youtube deem that it breaches fair use rules, then they must take it down to protect themselves. Your decision if you want to appeal.
 
Not much we can do. I would say contact YouTube and let them know he is doing a fake strike. Was your description clear that all rights go to the original creator?

Let us know how it goes. My first contact would be youtube themselves. Take screenshots of EVERYTHING and EVERY process/email/strike. All the strikes, explain how none of this is related to him, who the original creator is. If you can, try to contact the original creator and see if you can get a letter from him stating that he is okay with you publishing his content.
 
Yes I gave credits to trap nation. I will contact them right away. Well i just read on Trap Nation's channel desc... The rights go to the artist that is in the song.. And i dont remember at all which songs I used..
 


Probably trolling. Take screenshots of everything, like I mentioned, and message Youtube by email at their customer service or DM them.
 
I don't think there is a way to contact youtube directly. Should I send the rejection form? I would appreciate if you send them a letter too
 


I don't recall using inappropriate language? My post seems to be edited however.
 


Then Rejection form is your best bet. If you find a way to dispute the claim, go ahead.
 

To remove the OP's quoted remarks.
 
I'm so dumb for not sending a rejection form when it happened... Anyway I sent one. Please keep up with me guys, I will update you.