diff --git a/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py b/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
index d1bb72b4..524d4d2a 100755
--- a/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
+++ b/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ class PlayerManager:
         logger.debug(f"Metadata changed for player {player.props.player_name}")
         player_name = player.props.player_name
         artist = player.get_artist()
+        artist = artist.replace("&", "&")
         title = player.get_title()
         title = title.replace("&", "&")