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Tupac's Estate Condemns Drake's Use of AI in Diss Track, Sparks Legal and Industry Debate

Apr 26, 2024, 10:17 AM

Tupac Shakur's estate has expressed strong disapproval over Drake's use of the late rapper's voice in his 'Taylor Made' diss track against Kendrick Lamar, utilizing artificial intelligence. The estate issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, stating it is 'deeply dismayed' and would 'never have given its approval' for the use of Tupac's voice. The controversy has sparked a broader discussion on artists' rights and AI regulation in the music industry. Following the legal pressure, Drake removed the AI-generated track from his Instagram.