“Artificial Intelligence Stirs up Controversy in the Music World”
A Drake and Tupac collaborative track unexpectedly disappeared from the Canadian rapper's Instagram after the late rapper's legal team demanded its removal. The track, Taylor Made Freestyle, used an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice along with an imitation of Snoop Dogg's rap style.
This act, which was perceived as a potential violation of intellectual property rights, saw the estate of the late Tupac Shakur give a 24-hour ultimatum to Drake, resulting in the removal of the track. Billboard reports Howard King, lawyer for Tupac's estate, categorizing this act as a direct insult to Tupac's legacy.
Interestingly, Drake himself has previously opposed the use of his cloned voice in another viral track. Taylor Made Freestyle was a part of an ongoing rap battle with competitor Kendrick Lamar, and the AI indicated disses at the Pulitzer-winning rapper.
While the music industry absorbs the shock of this controversial use of technology, we question how artists should navigate the legalities around AI-generated music. Do you believe artificial intelligence should have a place in the music industry?
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