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Key Points:
- Drake used an AI-generated Tupac soundalike on his diss track “Taylor Made.”
- Tupac’s estate is threatening to sue Drake for using Tupac’s voice without permission.
Article Summary:
Drake is facing potential legal action from Tupac Shakur’s estate for using an AI-generated Tupac soundalike on his recent diss track, “Taylor Made.” Tupac’s lawyers are not happy about Drake’s use of the late rapper’s voice and have threatened to take him to court over the matter. The legal team representing Tupac believes that Drake’s creation of “Taylor Made” is a blatant abuse of Tupac’s legacy and did not have the estate’s approval for using his voice.
The diss track drama between Drake and other rap artists, like Kendrick Lamar, has been escalating recently, with tracks like “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made” adding fuel to the fire. Despite the entertainment value for fans, the use of AI-generated voices in music, like in “Taylor Made,” raises questions about artists and record labels’ approach to this technology. Interestingly, Drake has criticized AI-generated music in the past, but is now at the center of this controversy.
Tupac’s estate has demanded the removal of “Taylor Made” within 24 hours, indicating a possible legal battle ahead. This situation underscores the complexities of using AI in music production and the legal implications of unauthorized use of artists’ voices. It remains to be seen how this dispute between Drake and Tupac’s estate will unfold in the coming days.