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Drake Removes AI-Generated Tupac and Snoop Vocals from Diss Track After Legal Threat

The estate of Tupac Shakur issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of the 'Taylor Made Freestyle' track over unauthorized use of AI-generated voices.

  • Drake faced legal action from Tupac Shakur's estate for using AI to mimic the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg in his diss track against Kendrick Lamar.
  • The estate's lawyer, Howard King, described the use as a 'blatant abuse' of Tupac's legacy and a violation of publicity and legal rights.
  • The controversy highlights growing legal and ethical concerns over the use of AI in music, especially involving the voices of deceased artists.
  • Despite the removal of the track from social media, the incident has sparked discussions on copyright and personality rights in the age of AI.
  • Snoop Dogg, also impersonated in the track, reacted with confusion and humor, underscoring the complex reactions from involved parties.
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