Composer Cristobal Tapia De Veer Wins Fourth Emmy Amid Mike White Fallout

Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer won his fourth Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for Season 3 of HBO's The White Lotus at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Tapia de Veer celebrated remotely, notably omitting any mention of the show's creator Mike White or HBO, reflecting their ongoing creative disputes. He openly acknowledged past tensions, stating that his persistence in maintaining his artistic vision contributed to the show's Emmy success despite clashes with White and the production team. White downplayed the feud, describing it as a creative difference and expressing surprise at Tapia de Veer's public comments, though he admitted they "butted heads." Despite the off-screen conflict and Tapia de Veer's decision not to return for Season 4, his music remains a defining and critically acclaimed element of the series' identity. The White Lotus continues to be an Emmy powerhouse, with Tapia de Veer's work integral to its tone and success.