Overview

• The virtual act, created with Suno and fronted by an AI-generated image, is attributed to poet and designer Talisha Jones.
• Reporting says Hallwood Media signed the project to a $3 million agreement after label meetings earlier this month.
• Xania Monet entered Billboard at No. 25 on Emerging Artists and No. 21 on Hot Gospel Songs, with “How Was I Supposed to Know” topping R&B Digital Song Sales.
• Kehlani said she does not respect AI in music, warning that systems can generate entire songs and tailor vocals from collected data.
• Other artists and past incidents are fueling the discussion, including Freddie Gibbs’ criticism of AI-written lyrics and the 2021 FN Meka controversy, while Suno faces ongoing copyright disputes.