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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue $ 1,488 $ 1,614
Costs and expenses:    
Cost of revenue (761) (818)
Selling, general and administrative expenses [1] (440) (497)
Amortization expense (63) (60)
Total costs and expenses (1,264) (1,375)
Net gain on divestiture 41 0
Operating income 265 239
Interest expense, net (32) (30)
Other (expense) income (61) 54
Income before income taxes 172 263
Income tax expense (48) (75)
Net income 124 188
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest (2) (1)
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp. 122 187
Class A Common Stock    
Costs and expenses:    
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp. $ 34 $ 47
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.36
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.36
Weighted average common shares:    
Basic (in shares) 137,424,000 123,969,000
Diluted (in shares) 137,424,000 123,969,000
Class B Common Stock    
Costs and expenses:    
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp. $ 88 $ 140
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.36
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.36
Weighted average common shares:    
Basic (in shares) 377,650,000 390,952,000
Diluted (in shares) 377,650,000 390,952,000
[1] Includes depreciation expense of $(21) and $(21) for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.