Drake released a diss track called 'Taylor Made Freestyle' featuring AI-generated voices of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, which was removed after Tupac's estate threatened legal action for unauthorized use of his voice and likeness.
In April 2024, Canadian rapper Drake released a diss track titled 'Taylor Made Freestyle' aimed at Kendrick Lamar as part of an ongoing hip-hop feud. The track prominently featured AI-generated voices of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, two West Coast hip-hop legends idolized by Lamar. The AI-generated Tupac verse included lyrics written by Drake that taunted Kendrick about taking too long to respond to previous diss tracks. Within a week of release, Tupac Shakur's estate sent Drake a cease-and-desist letter through attorney Howard King, threatening legal action for unauthorized use of Tupac's voice and personality rights. The estate called it a 'flagrant violation' and 'blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time.' The letter demanded Drake remove the track within 24 hours or face a lawsuit for violations of publicity rights and potential copyright infringement. Drake subsequently removed the track from his social media platforms, though copies remained available online through reposts. The incident highlighted concerns about AI voice cloning technology and its use without consent, particularly involving deceased artists who cannot give permission for such use.
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