Mike White, creator of HBO's "The White Lotus," criticized composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer's comments to the New York Times about their creative differences. White, in a SiriusXM interview, called Tapia de Veer's statements a "PR campaign" and expressed confusion and hurt, suggesting a lack of respect from the composer. Tapia de Veer, a three-time Emmy winner for the show, described the process as a "good struggle," alleging creative clashes and few allies on the production. White is currently renegotiating his HBO deal for a fourth season, questioning the potential impact of increased wealth.