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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Sirius XM Canada (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Sirius XM Canada (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
May 25, 2017
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   $ (95) $ (62)  
Live Nation | Maximum        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Percentage ownership       100.00%
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Due from related parties current assets   11    
Revenue from related parties   $ 25 25  
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Percentage ownership   70.00%    
Equity Method Investment Voting Interest   33.00%    
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years      
Gross revenue percentage   25.00%    
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Advisory Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years      
Gross revenue percentage   5.00%    
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Related Party 7.62% Loan        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Notes receivable, related parties, non current   $ 122    
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Maximum        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Gross Dividends   $ 1 $ 1