What does the "C" in the box next the iCloud status mean in Apple Music in Catalina?

There is a symbol in Apple Music that I Have never seen before next to the iCloud status. Does anyone know what that. means?

iMac 27", macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 16, 2019 2:21 AM

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2 replies

Chris_D13

Community Specialist

Dec 18, 2019 7:05 PM in response to David Farley

Hello David Farley,

Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities for help with a song. The C represents the non-explicit or "clean" version of a song.

Thanks and have a wonderful day.

David Farley Author

Level 1

10 points

Dec 18, 2019 7:32 PM in response to Chris_D13

Thank you.

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