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Drake’s ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ Disappeared From Social Media After Tupac’s Estate Threatened Legal Action Over AI Usage

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Look what Kendrick Lamar started. Long story short: Lamar ignited multi-pronged rap beef with his verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Like That,” which J. Cole responded to with “7 Minute Drill,” but he immediately regretted it and scrubbed it from streaming services. Last weekend, Drake posted “Taylor Made Freestyle,” among his Kendrick diss tracks, to his social media channels. Lamar has yet to respond, but Tupac Shakur’s estate did.

On Wednesday, April 24, Billboard reported that the Shakur estate was “threatening to sue Drake” for “Taylor Made Freestyle” because it used AI to generate Tupac’s voice. Billboard relayed the estate felt it was “‘a flagrant violation’ of the law and a ‘blatant abuse’ of his legacy.”

“In a Wednesday cease-and-desist letter obtained exclusively by Billboard, litigator Howard King told Drake that he must confirm that he will pull down his ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ in less than 24 hours or the estate would ‘pursue all of its legal remedies’ against him,” Billboard reported.

So, it’s probably not a coincidence that Drake’s “Taylor Made Freestyle” posts have disappeared from his social media accounts as of Thursday evening, April 25.

“Taylor Made Freestyle” also featured AI-generated vocals from Snoop Dogg, who responded as you’d expect Snoop Dogg to respond to such nonsense.

“They did what?” Snoop said in a video posted to his Instagram. “When? How? Are you sure?” He sighed, showed his Death Row Records jacket, wished everyone a good night, laughed, and added, “Everybody calling my phone, blowing me up. What the f*ck? What happened? What’s going on? I’m going back to bed. Goodnight.”

Jermaine Dupri Blasts “Dangerous” AI Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

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Jermaine Dupri has never been one to shy away from airing his opinions on new technology, and more specifically, artificial intelligence. That’s why it doesn’t come as too much of a surprise that the North Carolina-born record exec was quick to jump into the debate about the AI-generated Kendrick Lamar diss track that’s been making its rounds online this week. This track was created by a 23-year-old based in LA, Sy The Rapper, who has no connection to Kendrick, Drake, or anyone else involved in their feud.

While the track’s creator admits that he himself thought it would be unconvincing to listeners, he was quickly proven wrong. The song has gotten a ton of online attention, which prompted him to come forward to clarify that it’s fake. According to Dupri, however, it should have never been created in the first place.

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Jermaine Dupri Calls Out 23-Year-Old For Fake Diss Track

Earlier this week, he took to Twitter/X to weigh in on the debacle, claiming that hip-hop is simply no place for antics like this. “This is the d*mbest most irresponsible thing I’ve seen in years,” Dupri replied to Complex‘s story about Sy, How a 23-Year-Old From LA Fooled The Internet With an AI Kendrick Lamar Diss Track. “Hip-hop is too dangerous and Hiphop has always gone against fake sh*t.” Many commenters fully back Dupri’s stance, and think AI-generated tracks using an artist’s likeness is a form of impersonation. Others disagree, and see the fake track as harmless, particularly considering the players involved.

“Yeah this is not cool it’s honestly scary,” one commenter says. “It’s a new era, adapt,” another urges. What do you think of the Kendrick Lamar diss track generated using artificial intelligence? What about Jermaine Dupri’s take on it? Do you agree that it could be dangerous, or is he overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Surfaces Online, Immediately Shot Down As AI

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Kendrick Lamar is someone who fans are talking about quite a bit right now. Overall, this is because he was dissed by Drake over the weekend. At the end of the day, fans just want a response. However, there is no guarantee that he will actually say anything. Instead, fans are being left in limbo, and it has led to some premature narratives. Furthermore, artificial intelligence has ruined the fun for a lot of people. For instance, when Drake dropped his track this weekend, fans immediately assumed it was AI. Without official Spotify releases, fans are left to wonder what’s real and what isn’t.

Earlier this morning, a diss track aimed at Drake from Kendrick Lamar surfaced on Twitter. However, once again, fans immediately jumped out to ask if it was AI. Subsequently, fans began to debate whether or not this could be real. It was an especially pressing debate as some felt like the snippet was “weak.” Well, according to a tweet from battle rap legend Daylyt, who appears on the J Cole album, the Kendrick verse is 100 percent AI. NFR podcast was also able to confirm this thanks to sources close to the matter.

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Kendrick Lamar Has No Response…Yet

Once again, this shows just how detrimental AI has been to music creation. Now, it has gotten so good that we can’t make proper differentiations between real and fake. Even a real song had fans convinced it wasn’t real. As for this Kendrick song, it seemed a bit more obvious, however, people were, indeed, fooled. It just goes to show that anybody can get got in this day and age.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. How do you feel about this new trend of AI and its consequences on rap music? Do you believe this trend is going to get better, anytime soon. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Read More: Which Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar?

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Drake Fires Back At Everyone On Leaked Diss Track, But It Might Be AI

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Fans have been eagerly awaiting a response from Drake ever since Kendrick Lamar went after him on his collab with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That.” Up until now, it’s been mostly radio silence from the Toronto-born performer. Now, however, a clip of what’s said to be a new Drizzy track called “Drop And Give Me 50” is making its rounds on social media. In the song, he seemingly takes shots at Kendrick, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, and more. The only catch is that it could have been created using AI.

Almost immediately after the song appeared online, listeners began to speculate that it wasn’t crafted by the real Drake. This is unconfirmed at the time of writing, and the song has now been mostly wiped from Twitter/X. Whether it’s real or not, commenters are analyzing Drake’s alleged bars to the fullest extent.

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Drake’s Diss Track Allegedly Leaks Online

“I get more love in the city that you’re from n***a / Metro shut yo h*e a*s up and make some drums, n***a,” he seemingly rhymes, calling Metro Boomin out by name. “Pip-squeak, pipe down/You ain’t in no Big Three, SZA got you wiped down/Travis got you wiped down/Savage got you wiped down/Like your label, boy you Interscope right now,” he also allegedly fires back at Kendrick. He even may have addressed J. Cole deleting his own response to Kendrick and apologizing. “And that f*cking song y’all got is not starting beef with us/This sh*t been brewing in a pot, now I’m heating up/I don’t care what Cole think, that Dot sh*t was weak as f*ck,” he seemingly spits.

Only time will tell if the track is real or not. For the time being, fans are begging Drake to address the rumored “leak.” What do you think of an alleged Drake response track surfacing online? Do you think it’s AI or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder & More Call For Protection From AI

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More than 200 major artists recently came together to sign an open letter requesting safeguards be put in place to protect artists from artificial intelligence. The letter notes the increasing use of technology to imitate performers’ voices and appearances. It also argues that it could have a detrimental impact on the music industry. Previously, artists like Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, and many more have had their voices or likenesses imitated.

“This assault on human creativity must be stopped. We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem,” the letter reads. It was penned by The Artist Rights Alliance, a non-profit run by several music industry veterans. Johnny Cash’s daughter Rosanne, for example, is a board member.

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Artists Don’t Want To Be Replaced By AI

This isn’t the first time artists have come together to demand protection from A.I., however. Earlier this year, over 300 creatives joined forces to sign a letter in support of the bipartisan No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act. 21 S*vage, Chuck D, Common, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Questlove, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more signed the letter. “The No AI FRAUD Act would defend your fundamental human right to your voice & likeness, protecting everyone from nonconsensual deepfakes,” it says, also urging readers to, “Protect your individuality. Support HR 6943.”

“It’s time for bad actors using AI to face the music,” Representative María Elvira Salazar said when announcing the act. “This bill plugs a hole in the law and gives artists and U.S. citizens the power to protect their rights, their creative work, and their fundamental individuality online.” What do you think of various artists coming together to sign an open letter requesting protection from artificial intelligence? Do you stand with them? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Bobbi Althoff Reveals How She Found Out About AI Nude “Leak”

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Bobbi Althoff has become a massive star in the podcasting world. Overall, there have been some claims that she is an industry plant of sorts. Many of those claims seem to come from a place of jealousy. After all, in just a short amount of time she has been able to secure interviews with massive celebrities and artists. However, Bobbi has been putting her head down and continues to do her own thing, haters be damned. It is most definitely a good attitude to have, and it has been paying dividends for her.

Unfortunately, a couple of nights ago, Bobbi was the victim of an AI nude campaign. On Twitter, blue-check accounts were farming engagement by saying they had a leaked sex tape of her. The video in question was made with Artificial Intelligence and was a deepfake. For many, it was realistic enough to think that perhaps it really was Althoff. However, she eventually took to her Instagram story and assured people that the person in the video was not actually her. She subsequently followed this up with another video in which she cleared up the misconceptions.

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Bobbi Althoff Films A Vlog

Above, Althoff explains exactly how she found out about the AI “leak.” Essentially, she went on Twitter and saw that she was trending. She then looked into it and thought it was simply bots looking for engagement. However, she then realized that people thought it was real. So much so that her own team reached out to her and said that they were genuinely worried it might be real. Althoff then sprung into action and assured them everything was okay. Needless to say, it was not a very good scandal to start the day with. Thankfully, the heat seems to have died down substantially.

Let us know what you think of this scandal and Bobbi’s response to all of it, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite personalities and their upcoming projects.

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Bobbi Althoff Breaks Silence On Deepfake AI Nude Leak

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Bobbi Althoff is someone who has exploded in terms of popularity over the past year or so. Overall, there is a very good reason for this. She has risen up the ranks quickly in the podcast space. She has been able to interview massive stars like Drake, and has more interviews coming down the pipeline. However, she has also had her fair share of controversies. For instance, some people believe her rise isn’t exactly authentic. She has been dubbed an “industry plant” on numerous occasions, and it has led to scrutiny over whether or not she has earned her place in the industry.

What we can all agree on, however, is that it is never okay to leak photos or videos of anyone. Unfortunately, that is exactly what Bobbi Althoff went through last night. Although the video being shared was made with artificial intelligence, there were still some people trying to do nefarious things with it. Fans on social media were disgusted that the video existed, and it led to discourse on AI. Following the scandal, Bobbi took to her Instagram story and made sure to confirm that the video is, indeed, not her.

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Bobbi Althoff Gives Her Response

“Hate to disappoint you all, but the reason I’m trending is 100% not me & is definitely AI generated,” she wrote. People were trying to say that the video was, in fact, real, so it makes sense that she would come out and set the record straight. Whether or not she seeks legal action, remains to be seen. No matter what, it is clear that this kind of thing is running rampant right now. Women are being targeted more than ever before, and more laws are needed to stop it from happening.

Let us know what you think about this latest phenomenon, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Bobbi Althoff Becomes Latest Victim Of AI Nudes Trend, Fans Call For Legal Action

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Bobbi Althoff has become a massive star in the podcasting industry over the last few months. Overall, it began when she interviewed Funny Marco and Drake in a matter of weeks. Subsequently, she interviewed a plethora of other rappers and even businessmen like Marc Cuban. Eventually, some felt like she fell off amid accusations that she was an industry plant. However, she is in the midst of a comeback thanks to new interviews with artists like Wiz Khalifa and even boxer Ryan Garcia.

Unfortunately, Althoff was trending for all of the wrong reasons on Tuesday night. Numerous blue-check accounts on Twitter said that they had leaks of Bobbi Althoff and that they would be sending them to anyone who liked their posts. Eventually, the video began making the rounds. Subsequently, Twitter users quickly realized the video was a deepfake that was created using artificial intelligence. It was a truly disgusting display, and it led to numerous calls for some sort of legal action.

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Bobbi Althoff Defended Online

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HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: TikTok Creator & Dj, Bobbi Althoff attends the New Era In Florida Gaming Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on December 07, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

AI nudes and deepfakes of women have become a massive problem as of late. Artificial intelligence is now more realistic than ever before, and it has created massive issues. Privacy is being disrespected en masse, and the general public has had enough. “The bobbi althoff, adin ross, rubi rose, and sydney sweeney leaks should concern everyone about the effects of deepfake ai sh*t ain’t funny,” one person wrote. “AI is being used against women & girls, i [really] hope she takes legal action,” said another.

Hopefully, the videos will get taken down before more damage is caused. Let us know what you think about the pitfalls of AI, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Actually Agree On Something: A New AI Regulation Law

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Nicki Minaj may be popping off on Megan Thee Stallion right now, but in many’s eyes, her main antagonist as a femcee is Cardi B, and vice versa. Their feud, however vague or subliminal, rages on following years of alleged incidents, battles between their partners, and fanbase clashing. But any two rivals can come together if it’s for the right cause, and they found one in a new bill proposed in the U.S. Congress to regulate artificial intelligence. The bipartisan No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act (“No AI FRAUD”) was introduced in the House on January 10, and Nicki and Cardi joined over 300 other artists and creatives in signing an open letter supporting it.

Furthermore, other big names include 21 S*vage, Chuck D, Common, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Questlove, Smokey Robinson, and many more. The “No AI FRAUD” act would federally protect voices and likenesses from unchecked replication with AI technology. The Human Artistry Campaign (H.A.C.) published this letter as a running ad in print editions of USA Today on Friday (February 2). “The No AI FRAUD Act would defend your fundamental human right to your voice & likeness, protecting everyone from nonconsensual deepfakes,” it reads. “Protect your individuality. Support HR 6943.”

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Cardi B & Nicki Minaj Join Hundreds Of Artists Seeking AI Regulation

For those unaware, the H.A.C. relayed seven core tenants about this technology back in March of 2023. Of course, these include proper licensing for artistic works used to craft AI models and limitations on the government’s ability to change intellectual property law to provide exploitable exemptions that artificial intelligence developers could take advantage of. Not only that, but this new act follows the “NO FAKES” Act from October of last year. The “No AI FRAUD” Act’s architects are Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rob Wittman (R-VA), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Joe Morelle (D-NY).

“It’s time for bad actors using AI to face the music,” Rep. Salazar stated when they announced it. “This bill plugs a hole in the law and gives artists and U.S. citizens the power to protect their rights, their creative work, and their fundamental individuality online.” What’s more is that Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee proposed similar legislation on the same day: the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security -– or “ELVIS” -– Act). Nevertheless, “No AI FRAUD” received support from many industry titans like the Recording Academy, Universal Music Group, and more. No wonder Cardi B and Nicki Minaj saw eye to eye. For more news on them and the latest updates on artificial intelligence in music, check back in with HNHH.

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Kanye West Accused Of AI Generating Apology Post

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Earlier this week, Kanye West took to social media with a post that surprised a lot of fans. He posted a blank picture with black text over top of it, which is pretty standard for celebrities trying to say something serious. But the text was in Hebrew, meaning for most fans it needed translation. When that translation came through the post got even more surprising.

“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions. It was not my intention to hurt or demean, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding More in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity,” Kanye’s Instagram post reads. His apology to the Jewish community comes after more than a year of making sporadic antisemitic comments during various public appearances. Check out the full apology post below.

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Kanye West’s Apology

But now new details are emerging about the post, including a concerning allegation of using AI. When TMZ put the statement into a software designed to recognize AI-generated texts, the red flags emerged. The program gave the statement an 85% likelihood of being generated by an AI text platform. The revelation obviously isn’t a great look for the rapper. It gives the appearance that he didn’t mean the words he posted, though there’s no way of definitively proving the statement really came from AI.

In the wake of the comments Kanye got a response from the Anti-Defamation League. “After causing untold damage by using his vast influence and platform to poison countless minds with vicious antisemitism and hate, an apology in Hebrew may be the first step on a long journey towards making amends to the Jewish community and all those who he has hurt. Ultimately, actions will speak louder than words but this initial act of contrition is welcome,” their response read. What do you think of Kanye West allegedly using AI to help generate his recent apology post to the Jewish community? Let us know in the comment section below.

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