If you’ve uploaded a beat to Rapchat and made it eligible for Distro (meaning artists could distribute recordings made over it to streaming platforms), but now want to remove that eligibility, here’s how to update it:
How to Remove Distro Eligibility
Open Rapchat Studio
Go to rapchat.com and log into your producer account.
Find Your Beat
Navigate to your beats list (this may be called “My Beats” or "Uploaded Beats").
Edit Beat Settings
Select the three-dot menu
Tap "Disable for Distro"
Important: It may take a few minutes for the change to take effect across the app.
What Happens When You Remove Distro Eligibility
New recordings made over the beat will no longer be eligible for Distro.
Recordings already distributed using your beat will stay live and continue to generate royalties (per your original agreement).
FAQ
Q: Can I remove Distro eligibility for a beat that’s already been used in distributed songs?
A: You can prevent future recordings from being distributed, but songs that were already released will stay live unless they are manually taken down by the artist.
Q: Will I still earn royalties from old recordings?
A: Yes, you’ll continue to earn your share from all distributed recordings that were approved while your beat was eligible.